Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and ...

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

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

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 ...

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

As monstrous winter storms rip through large parts of North America, the online rumor mills are blustering with reports of “exploding trees” in parts of the US. Rest assured, the risk of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ice coats trees in Austin during a past winter freeze. (Andrea Ball/Staff) Many Americans are suddenly concerned about "exploding ...