Social media posts warned of "exploding trees" when temperatures drop to 20 degrees below zero.

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 ...

Exploding trees? Extreme cold snaps in Chicago can cause trees to crack and burst from freezing stress. Tree experts explain the science behind the shocking sounds.

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

A guide to exploding trees. We look at what this winter occurrence is and what homeowners can do to keep trees safe on their ...

With severe cold hitting much of the country, some unusual phenomena like "exploding trees" could be on the way. Here's what to know.

Meteorologists are warning that an incoming subzero cold snap comes with an increased risk of "exploding trees." Arborists say it's a real thing that ...

With severe cold hitting much of the country, some unusual phenomena like "exploding trees" could be on the way. Here's what to know.

A rumor regarding “exploding trees” has been circulating online, but experts said that is not exactly what happens to trees ...

An arctic blast has sent cold air across the United States, causing trees to break suddenly in what looks like an explosion.

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

There’s a phenomenon sweeping social media that you may have seen — or even searched for — called “exploding trees." ...