When people hear the phrase "Big Bang," they often think of an explosion.What word would be a better description than "explosion"?

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The Big Bang was not an explosion in the traditional sense of a localized event that throws debris outward, but rather a rapid expansion of space-time from a highly compressed state. Therefore, "expansion" is a better description of the event.

When People Hear the Phrase "Big Bang," They Often Think