+A **sonic boom** is an explosive sound heard when an object moves faster than the [Speed of Sound](/wiki/speed_of_sound), creating [Shock Waves](/wiki/shock_wave). These waves merge into a powerful shock front, releasing a burst of acoustic energy as it passes through the air.
+## See also
+- [Supersonic](/wiki/supersonic)
+- [Mach Number](/wiki/mach_number)
+- [Sound Barrier](/wiki/sound_barrier)