Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and ...
A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...
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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 ...
North Jerseyans should be aware of the effects of extreme cold this weekend, from frostbite and numbness to ... exploding ...
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 viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery is overblown.
Viral social media posts say trees can explode in severely dropping temperatures. Experts say the more likely phenomenon is known as "frost cracking." ...
Will it get so cold that the trees in your yard explode and fall over? Here's the weather science behind all the "exploding ...
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 meteorologist has warned that Americans in several states could see local trees burst from the inside out when a powerful blizzard arrives this weekend.