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When a nuke bomb explodes, there is a loud crack at the start. What is making that cracking sound?

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I'm sure most people have seen this on TV or in the movies.

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  1. Perhaps it is a mach wave caused by supersonic air being forced out of the way at high speed? However you won't actually hear said cracking noise untill the pressure wave reaches you.

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