Exploding Bombs: Understanding the Deadly Impact and Distance Effects

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Bomb explosions create deadly impacts due to expanding gases that travel at supersonic speeds, which generate shockwaves capable of causing significant harm even at a distance. The shockwave is the primary source of damage, as it can injure or kill individuals nearby. Additionally, shrapnel from the explosion contributes to the lethality of the blast. Visual demonstrations of shockwaves can be found in various videos online, illustrating their destructive power. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for recognizing the dangers associated with bomb explosions.
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Why when got bomb explosion even stand a few ways away,it exploded and the impact can kill a person?
 
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Gasses expanding at supersonic speed can do a lot of damage. Not to mention shrapnel.
 
AJ Bentley said:
Gasses expanding at supersonic speed can do a lot of damage. Not to mention shrapnel.

yes, its that expanding shockwave that actually does the damage

There's some awesome shockwave videos on youtube

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