Sonic Boom Insights
Sonic booms are not just a one-time occurrence; they create a continuous shockwave as long as an aircraft flies faster than sound. The phenomenon is akin to a wake left by a boat, forming a sonic boom carpet that can stretch across vast distances. Despite having the technology for supersonic passenger travel, like the Concorde, restrictions due to the disruptive nature of sonic booms have limited commercial flights to over oceans.In this clip
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