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Sonic boom

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A sonic boom is a loud sound.

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It happens when planes fly very fast. The fast plane makes a big pop. It can sound like loud thunder.
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It can even shake windows. Have you ever heard a loud boom?

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Northrop F-5E (modified) DARPA sonic...
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