This phenomenon is similar to a sonic boom in that it produces a sudden and intense burst of sound. However, rather than being caused by the shock waves generated by an object traveling faster than the speed of sound, it is produced by a specific type of sound wave known as a sine wave. Sine waves are characterized by their smooth, repetitive oscillations and are commonly used in a variety of applications, including audio processing and signal analysis. When a sine wave is produced at a sufficient intensity, it can create a sudden and powerful burst of sound that is similar in nature to a sonic boom.
"I am now deaf. What was that seismic sineshock-wave?"
A spine chilling (in a good way) wave that will send pure bliss and ecstasy from the tip top of the head all the way to the little piggy toe. Most people aren’t lucky enough to ever get one. If you do, NEVER forget it.
Dude.... I got a crispy wave this morning. My life is complete.
Typically, when air is displaced by a pressure wave, it moves at the speed of sound. These pressure waves can be generated from one's vocal cords (when speaking), the vibration of an object, or the impact of one object against another. However, in certain cases, the pressure wave is generated by a collision between air parcels, such as when lightning heats the air immediately around it. This rapidly-expanding air crashes into the cooler air around it, generating a massive spike in pressure followed by a sharp drop-off. It is this sharp spike and drop-off combination that differentiates a sound wave and a shock wave. Shock waves can be either naturally generated, in the case of volcanic eruptions, lightning strikes, and asteroid impacts; however, they can also be generated through man-made means, such as explosives that derive their power either from chemical energy that is converted into thermal energy or by way of nuclear fission or fusion. If the pressure differential occurs in air where clouds can condense, the act of high pressure passing through the area and low pressure following can cause temporary "Wilson clouds" to form.
The shock wave generated by the explosion in Beirut generated Wilson ring clouds and severely damaged the city of Lebanon.
Occurs when an unkempt person goes to a variety of places where there are many people, stinking the place up with his/her greasy and grimy B.O.
Rusty, go have a shower and put a stop to the grime wave you've been runnin'.
Song by rock band The Pixies, also a mild euphemism for having intercourse with a female on her period.
Male 1: Dude, what's up? What did you do last night?
Male 2: Rode the Wave of Mutilation with Cassandra!
1: Dude... Nice.
when you are on the monkey bars hanging upside down and someone ejaculates with so much power that you swing back and forth.
Julia: "Oh shit Jeff is getting hit with an upside down wave!"
Ron: "I just hope his ribs are ok."
A wave associated we the coolest of mini van drivers. Once thought to be a form or road rage from inconspicuous fathers stuck driving the family mini van when they would rather be driving a jeep
Chris says " as this sweet mini van apporaches make sure to use your best mini van wave "