Burned His Face While Attempting to Show the Crystallization of Hot Water

You've likely come across the popular video series featuring hot water being tossed into cold air. On chilly winter days, boiling water is flung into the open air, forming a mesmerizing display as the water crystallizes mid-flight. These videos are shared by numerous social media users every year, garnering a wealth of admiration for the captivating visuals they create.

Content creator Steven Dgirolamo wanted to film a similar video on a cold winter's day. However, he miscalculated the trajectory of the water, resulting in burns to his face. Writhing in pain, he quickly cooled his face with snow.

You can watch it from here;

So, what's causing this picture?

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This phenomenon occurs when hot water rapidly disperses into tiny particles in the cold air and evaporates. This vapor then transforms directly into ice crystals due to the extreme cold, without having time to condense. The droplets that suddenly crystallize and hang in the air form the famous image resembling a white cloud.

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