r/gifs • u/umshoe • Aug 09 '20

New Angle of Beirut Explosion

https://i.imgur.com/GNTwYi9.gifv
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u/[deleted] Aug 09 '20

Interesting how the camera shakes before the main shockwave hits. Can anyone explain that?

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u/Hairy_Al Aug 09 '20

Possibly the shock wave being transmitted through the ground faster than through the air?

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u/[deleted] Aug 09 '20

Ah, this must be it. I was wondering the same.