Question

explain the phenomenon of production of shock waves

Answer 1

In physics, a shock wave (also spelled shockwave), or shock, is a type of propagating disturbance. When a wave moves faster than the local speed of sound in a fluid, it is a shock wave. Like an ordinary wave, a shock wave carries energy and can propagate through a medium; however, it is characterized by an abrupt, nearly discontinuous change in pressure, temperature and density of the medium

Answer 2

When the plates of the Earth's crust slide past each other, they may get stuck at their edges due to friction. when they stuck at their edges due to friction . When the forces overcomes the friction, a large amount of energy is released in the form of waves are known as seismic /shock waves