rapid depressurization
Abrupt pressure loss
Rapid depressurization is the sudden loss of air pressure in an enclosed space, especially an aircraft cabin at high altitude.
When a plane's fuselage is breached, the pressure difference between inside and outside causes air to rush out violently—oxygen masks drop, loose objects fly toward the breach, and occupants risk hypoxia within seconds.
The rapid depressurization forced an emergency descent to breathable altitude.
- explosive decompressionSudden violent pressure equalization
- decompressionReduction of pressure
- explosiveProne to sudden detonation
- cabinSimple wooden dwelling
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
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