Forecasters warn an extreme winter storm could trigger rare “exploding trees” across the Upper Midwest as temperatures plunge below zero, causing sap inside trees to freeze and crack bark. The storm ...

Much online discussion has been hovering around the subject of frozen exploding trees this winter, following multiple videos and reports.

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

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

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 ...

This winter, you may hear loud cracking sounds in the woods. Known as "exploding trees" or frost cracks, the phenomenon is ...

Weather Forecaster Kendra Heath breaks down the rare instance of exploding trees.

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

When temperatures drop suddenly, trapped water can freeze and expand, splitting trunks with a gunshot-like sound ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Frigid temperatures have taken hold of the U.S. Midwest, with the thermometer hovering around the -30°C mark in some places. The ...

Learn the science behind "exploding trees," why extreme cold causes frost cracks and which species are most at risk.

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