Lava flows over snow in Iceland as viral video sparks curiosity about Leidenfrost effect

A video showing lava flowing over snow in Iceland has gone viral, sparking curiosity online. Captured during a February eruption at Sundhnúkagígar, the footage shows no steam, which is explained by the Leidenfrost effect. The Leidenfrost effect occurs when hot lava melts the snow's surface, creating a vapor layer that prevents steam from forming. This allows the lava to move quickly over the snow without immediate melting. The video has received over 42,500 likes and 94 million views. Viewers expressed a mix of fascination and disbelief, with some comparing the scene to cake and others questioning the speed of the lava.