Sonic Boom Secrets: Unveiling the Phenomenon of Jet Fighter Shockwaves
When an object, such as an aircraft, moves at high speeds through moist air, it can create shock waves that are visible as well as cause the formation of clouds of condensed water known as vapor cones or Mach diamonds. These shock waves are generated as the aircraft's speed approaches or exceeds the speed of sound. The shock waves are physical effects caused by the rapid displacement of air particles by the moving object.