shock wave
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Earth sciencesshock waveˈshock wave noun 1 [countable, uncountable]HE a very strong wave of air pressure or heat from an explosion, earthquake etc The shock wave from the blast blew out 22 windows in the courthouse.2 → shock wavesExamples from the Corpusshock wave• The higher entry speed experienced by a ship returning from the Moon would generate a shock wave in the atmosphere.• How do we prepare for the next shock wave?• The shock wave was felt even in my plane, several miles away from the harbor.