Why do massive explosions have a delayed sonic effect depending on how far away you are from it?

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Why do massive explosions have a delayed sonic effect depending on how far away you are from it?

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Light (you seeing the explosion) travels significantly faster than sound (you hearing the explosion). Same reason why you can see lightning at a distance, and then hear the thunder a bit later.

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