A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...
When temperatures plunge and the air goes painfully still, people in northern forests sometimes hear a sharp crack that ...
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Are winter tree explosions a myth or mystery?

Much online discussion has been hovering around the subject of frozen exploding trees this winter, following multiple videos and reports.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Don Kinzler provides the truth behind the recent social media hype about 'exploding trees' from cold temperatures.
Exploding trees are loud cracking noises produced by the splitting of trees under extreme cold or other stresses. Exploding trees are mostly caused by freezing sap. No official "exploding tree" code ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As Oklahomans brace for the winter weather, some social media posts in recent days have warned of the chance for exploding trees.