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.

North Jerseyans should be aware of the effects of extreme cold this weekend, from frostbite and numbness to ... exploding ...

Amid a deep freeze that has settled in across much of the country in the wake of this past weekend's winter storm, social ...

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As Oklahomans brace for the winter weather, some social media posts in recent days have warned of the chance for exploding trees.

Recent winter storms across North America have sparked viral social media posts warning of a dramatic phenomenon: exploding trees. While the term conjures images of timber burstin ...