explosion

An explosion is a sudden, violent release of energy resulting in a rapid expansion of gases, shock waves, heat, and often destructive force.

Aliases (2)

• shock wave pattern ×1
• supernova impostor ×1

Instances (4)

• Beirut port explosion of 4 August 2020
• Delft gunpowder explosion
• Mach cone ("shock wave pattern")
• supernova SN 1954J ("supernova impostor")