The pistol shrimp may be tiny, but its claw is one of the most powerful biological weapons in the ocean. When it snaps, it creates a high-velocity bubble that collapses with a force reaching 218 decibels — louder than a gunshot. This snap generates a momentary temperature of over 8,000°F, hotter than the surface of the Sun. The bubble can stun or kill small prey instantly. Its power is so intense, it has even interfered with military sonar during naval operations. Today, scientists are studying the mechanics of its claw for breakthroughs in clean energy and fusion technology.
The pistol shrimp may be tiny, but its claw is one of the most powerful biological weapons in the ocean. When it snaps, it creates a high-velocity bubble that collapses with a force reaching 218 decibels — louder than a gunshot. This snap generates a momentary temperature of over 8,000°F, hotter than the surface of the Sun. The bubble can stun or kill small prey instantly. Its power is so intense, it has even interfered with military sonar during naval operations. Today, scientists are studying the mechanics of its claw for breakthroughs in clean energy and fusion technology.
