The smoke point of canola oil is 400°F while the boiling point of water is only 212°F. Therefore when water is poured onto oil it sinks (higher density) and immediately boils. The resulting steam forces the burning oil upwards and causes a fireball to explode out of the pot.
Source: https://youtu.be/PbgdRR4yj8Y (The Slow Mo Guys)
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