Source: wikibot/hydrostatic-shock
= Hydrostatic shock
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Hydrostatic shock refers to the physiological effects that occur in the body when a projectile, such as a bullet, impacts tissue and generates a shockwave. This phenomenon is associated with high-velocity projectiles that can create a significant amount of energy upon impact, which propagates through the surrounding tissues, potentially causing damage even beyond the direct path of the bullet.