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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve
No. If that were true then a torpedo against the hull of a ship would leave a hole that peeled out rather than in. The shock wave spreading out from the depth charge pushes the hull in if it's close enough, and pushes the boat away if the distance is greater.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depth_charge
Note the section titled 'Underwater Explosions'. |
I think he may be talking about the upwelling effect after the explosion caused by all the bubbles rushing toward the surface dragging the water up with them.