Unlike shrapnel, the blast wave is not a solid object. It is a wave of highly compressed air, with a density and pressure much higher than normal. The wave moves at an enormous speed, sometimes ...

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When weapons are fired, an invisible blast wave travels through the brains of anyone nearby. Exposure to lots of these blasts over time — even low level ones — has been shown to cause brain ...

Blast wave dynamics and the subsequent structural response represent a critical interdisciplinary research area that combines principles of fluid dynamics, structural engineering, and applied ...

From blast to blood to brain A blast isn't just like a blow to the head, when it comes to brain injury. A head impact tends to injure structures near the surface. A blast wave keeps going.

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Injuries from a blast wave can occur in several forms. One of the most common injuries is the rupture of the eardrum, often accompanied by tinnitus, dizziness, or temporary or permanent hearing loss.