Why did SpaceX Starship's debut launch cause so much damage to the pad?

Starbase Texas Map | Beginner's Guide to Starbase

As SpaceX gears up for Starship Flight 12 and the debut of version 3, teams are finally nearing completion of Pad 2 at Starbase. Meanwhile on Florida’s Space Coast, some major hardware has been arriving at historic Launch Complex 39A’s Starship facility, in addition to signs that Space Launch Complex 37’s construction is finally about to begin. This will all come in handy as SpaceX aims to eventually launch up to 10,000 vehicles per year! For all that and more, check out this week’s full episode