Splash GIF (IMAGE) University of Warwick Caption This is an illustrating theory on why water splashes -- showing the thin layer of air obstructing water from spreading smoothly across a surface, creating splash Credit University of Warwick 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.