George Leppla wrote:
>
> http://www.snopes.com/science/microwave.asp
>
> A friend sent me the above link. Apparently if the conditions are
> right, you can cause water to explode by heating it in a microwave.
>
> George L

Not explode really, it can be superheated and then flash into steam when
disturbed. Steam carries a lot of heat away, so not all of it flashes
and the rest splashes as the steam escapes. If you happen to be too
close at the time, "explode" is an adequate description.