A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...

Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and ...

Online rumors claim extreme cold causes trees to explode, but experts say the truth is less dramatic. Freezing temperatures cause sap and moisture to contract, creating "cracking" sounds without the ...

Here’s how it works: During a sudden cold snap, the sap and water inside a tree’s trunk freeze and expand. If this expansion ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Severe cold temperatures hitting much of the country this week could branch out − literally. As people brace for the winter ...

Severe cold temperatures hitting much of the country this week could branch out − literally. As people brace for the winter weather, some social media posts in recent days have warned of the chance ...

Severe cold temperatures hitting much of the country this week could branch out − literally. As people brace for the winter weather, some social media posts in recent days have warned of the chance ...

Will it get so cold that the trees in your yard explode and fall over? Here's the weather science behind all the "exploding ...

Viral social media posts say trees can explode in severely dropping temperatures. Experts say the more likely phenomenon is known as "frost cracking." ...

North Jerseyans should be aware of the effects of extreme cold this weekend, from frostbite and numbness to ... exploding trees?