Liquid Nitrogen Pool Jump Explained

Liquid Nitrogen Pool Jump Explained

What would happen if you jumped into a swimming pool filled with liquid nitrogen? First, the Leidenfrost effect! A thin gas layer forms between your skin and the cold. So surprisingly, you wouldn't instantly freeze solid like in the movies. But wait! The nitrogen gas displaces oxygen. That's where the real danger begins.

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    What would happen if you jumped into a swimming pool filled with liquid nitrogen? First, the Leidenfrost effect! A thin gas layer forms between your skin and the cold. So surprisingly, you wouldn't instantly freeze solid like in the movies. But wait! The nitrogen gas displaces oxygen. That's where the real danger begins.