Social media posts warned of "exploding trees" when temperatures drop to 20 degrees below zero.
The Texas A&M Forest Service debunked a false viral claim that trees explode in the cold. Here's what can really happen.
An arctic blast has sent cold air across the United States, causing trees to break suddenly in what looks like an explosion.
A guide to exploding trees. We look at what this winter occurrence is and what homeowners can do to keep trees safe on their property during extreme winters.
Most trees are dormant through the winter's coldest months.
As more than half of the United States braces for a powerful winter storm, some meteorologists are warning on social media that “exploding trees” are possible.
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 ...
North Jerseyans should be aware of the effects of extreme cold this weekend, from frostbite and numbness to ... exploding ...
Viral social media posts say trees can explode in severe temperatures. Experts say the more likely phenomenon is known as ...
When temperatures plunge and the air goes painfully still, people in northern forests sometimes hear a sharp crack that ...
This winter, you may hear loud cracking sounds in the woods. Known as "exploding trees" or frost cracks, the phenomenon is ...
Videos of trees appearing to "explode" in the cold weather have been circulating on social media. Many of these videos, ...