Supercooled Water (VIDEO) European Synchrotron Radiation Facility This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Caption When pure water is cooled below freezing point, it may remain in a supercooled state. It can then rapidly crystallize into ice when stimulated by an appropriate catalyst, such as shaking the bottle. Credit Jeremy Cusack Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.