How do ballistic missiles create a plasma blast when intercepted?

Question

There are videos of ballistic missiles being intercepted out of the atmosphere that create a “bubble” going around. I’m not sure if this qualifies into chemistry or physics sorry

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

Plasma is super heated gas, like when a lightning bolt passes through the air https://youtu.be/NQiqXdEHL_Q release enough energy in intercepting a missile and you can create plasma.