What Are the Effects of Shockwaves on Human Safety and Proximity?

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Shockwaves can cause significant internal injuries, especially to individuals close to the blast, due to the intense pressure they exert on the body. There is a need for clear charts or diagrams that illustrate the relationship between explosive yield, blast radius, and the associated dangers at various proximities. The discussion also raises the question of whether shockwaves retain their strength when transitioning from atmosphere to vacuum, indicating a gap in understanding about their behavior in different mediums. Resources like lectures from MIT are suggested for further learning about the physics of shockwaves. Overall, the focus is on understanding shockwave effects for safety and protection.
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Hi could someone tell me a little more about shockwaves? I have looked everywhere but cannot find anywhere that shows explosive yield to blast radius and the dangers to human of being at different proximities to a blast. I know the closer you are to one the more likely you are to suffer internal injuries from the wave slamming into your body. Could really do with a chart or diagram displaying the various zones.

Also could someone tell me if a shockwave traveling through atmosphere can carry on at the same strength if it encounters a vaccum?

Just to put minds at rest I am interested in protection from shockwaves not causing one myself!

Thankyou in advance.
 
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Watch this lecture, it has some good explanation

http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Physics/8-02Electricity-and-MagnetismSpring2002/VideoAndCaptions/detail/embed10.htm

you can watch the whole set as well, to understand the cause of shockwaves

http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Physics/8-02Electricity-and-MagnetismSpring2002/VideoAndCaptions/index.htm

Good luck :)
 
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