The Texas A&M Forest Service debunked a false viral claim that trees explode in the cold. Here's what can really happen.
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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 ...
With severe cold hitting much of the country, some unusual phenomena like "exploding trees" could be on the way. Here's what to know.
An arctic blast has sent cold air across the United States, causing trees to break suddenly in what looks like an explosion.
This winter, you may hear loud cracking sounds in the woods. Known as "exploding trees" or frost cracks, the phenomenon is ...
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 ...
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.
The effect will occasionally cause tree branches to suddenly fall and whole trunks to collapse, which is dangerous, but the phenomenon isn't always as violent as the name suggests. Instead of trees ...
Videos of trees appearing to "explode" in the cold weather have been circulating on social media. Many of these videos, ...
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 ...
A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...