[kodis]

I wonder why a SpaceX Falcon-9 was singled out. Wouldn't any sufficiently large rocket have the same effect? And if so, wouldn't the Falcon heavy cause an even more dramatic effect?

[staplers]

Read the article before asking questions.

"This unique nearly vertical trajectory is different from the usual satellite launches that the rockets fly over horizontal trajectory "

[davidcuddeback]

To add to that, also from the article: "This is the largest rocket‐induced circular SAWs on record."

[1137]

I would but the site's not responding for me.

[fooker]

A sufficiently large rocket with a similar payload being launched to reach a similar orbit. Apparently that combination is not very common.