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.

Frost cracks appear as vertical splits in the trunk of a tree and are the result of plant tissue expansion and contraction.

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

Social media posts warning of "exploding trees" in subzero temperatures are mischaracterizing a phenomenon known as frost cracks. Frost cracks form when water inside trees freezes and expands. As a ...