### Question
How does the law define short blast?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 2032*, **short blast** is defined as:

> a blast of about 1 second's duration

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 2032*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 34-INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES > SUBCHAPTER I-RULES > Part D-Sound and Light Signals**

