mzaharis
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Not the most accurate source, but from answers.com:
The typical peak pressure amplitude (or overpressure) of a sonic boom on the ground is about 50–100 pascals. A sonic boom with 50 Pa (1 lbf/ft2 or 0.007 psi) overpressure will produce no damage to buildings. Booms in the range of 75–100 Pa are considered disturbing by some people. Occasionally there is minor damage to buildings from sonic booms in the range of 100–250 Pa; however, buildings in good condition will be undamaged by overpressures up to 550 Pa. Very low flying aircraft (30 m or 100 ft) can produce sonic booms of 1000–7000 Pa. These pressures are still about five times less than that needed to injure the human ear, but can lead to damage to buildings, such as the breaking of glass windows and the cracking of plaster. Although sonic booms are not dangerous, they can evoke a strong startle response in people and animals.
http://www.answers.com/topic/sonic-boom?cat=technology
The typical peak pressure amplitude (or overpressure) of a sonic boom on the ground is about 50–100 pascals. A sonic boom with 50 Pa (1 lbf/ft2 or 0.007 psi) overpressure will produce no damage to buildings. Booms in the range of 75–100 Pa are considered disturbing by some people. Occasionally there is minor damage to buildings from sonic booms in the range of 100–250 Pa; however, buildings in good condition will be undamaged by overpressures up to 550 Pa. Very low flying aircraft (30 m or 100 ft) can produce sonic booms of 1000–7000 Pa. These pressures are still about five times less than that needed to injure the human ear, but can lead to damage to buildings, such as the breaking of glass windows and the cracking of plaster. Although sonic booms are not dangerous, they can evoke a strong startle response in people and animals.
http://www.answers.com/topic/sonic-boom?cat=technology
