A tree explosion may sound like a gunshot, but experts say they are misunderstood.

As more than half of the United States braces for a powerful winter storm, some meteorologists are warning on social media that “exploding trees” are possible.

Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and ...

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

A tree-mendous freeze. Forecasters are warning that expected subzero temperatures could cause trees to explode as a brutal ...

Frost cracks occur when temperatures drop suddenly or trees don’t have time to adjust to the cold, and the sap inside them ...

The online fascination has spawned videos, maps and memes. But what is actually going on, and can it happen in West Michigan?

During periods of extreme cold, sap inside a tree can freeze, which leads to expansion. That pressure can cause tree trunks ...

As winter storms sweep across the nation, a curious phenomenon has caught the attention of many: the risk of trees 'exploding.' This article delves into the science behind this intriguing claim, ...

Meteorologists are warning that an incoming subzero cold snap comes with an increased risk of "exploding trees." Arborists ...

Apparently, concerns of exploding trees this winter have circulated online as people in multiple states prepare for more bone ...

Despite recent viral social media claims, trees do not literally “explode” like bombs in extreme cold. What happens instead ...