The Texas A&M Forest Service debunked a false viral claim that trees explode in the cold. Here's what can really happen.
With severe cold hitting much of the country, some unusual phenomena like "exploding trees" could be on the way. Here's what to know.
Backyard Garden Lover on MSN

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 ...
An arctic blast has sent cold air across the United States, causing trees to break suddenly in what looks like an explosion.
Forecasters warn an extreme winter storm could trigger rare “exploding trees” across the Upper Midwest as temperatures plunge below zero, causing sap inside trees to freeze and crack bark. The storm ...
Learn about Exploding trees, its causes, signs, warnings, and safety tips in this article perfect for winter storm prep and ...
Videos of trees appearing to "explode" in the cold weather have been circulating on social media. Many of these videos, ...
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 ...
A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...
Massachusetts probably won’t see the kind of extreme cold necessary for trees to split this weekend. Some parts of the Berkshires could see low temperatures of -6 degrees on Friday night into Saturday ...