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Date sent: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 08:50:44 -0600 Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: Kelly Grant <[log in to unmask]> Subject: NON PD - Micro wave caution To: [log in to unmask] > What usually happens then is the liquid is bumped or jarred, which is > just enough of a shock to cause the bubbles to rapidly form and expel > the hot liquid. The rapid formation of bubbles is also why a > carbonated beverage spews when opened after having been shaken." I have also had the experience of, after heating the water in the microwave, and then adding the instant coffee, the liquid suddenly bubbles up and overflows. This must be the same principle. Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.dovecom.com/rafink/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" *********************************************