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

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 ...

Learn about Exploding trees, its causes, signs, warnings, and safety tips in this article perfect for winter storm prep and understanding nature's loudest winter secret.

With severe cold hitting much of the country, some unusual phenomena like "exploding trees" could be on the way. Here's what to know.

When temperatures plunge and the air goes painfully still, people in northern forests sometimes hear a sharp crack that ...

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

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

Do trees actually explode when it gets cold? - A dangerous winter storm aimed at hundreds of millions of Americans expected to send temperatures plummeting over the weekend ...

A viral claim suggested trees can explode in the Arctic cold. That's not entirely true, though they do crack under the pressure.

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

The recent cold temperatures have led to online posts claiming that trees are exploding from the cold. Emily Swihart, Horticulture Educator with the University of Illinois Extension, spoke with Our ...

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