A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...

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.

When temperatures plunge and the air goes painfully still, people in northern forests sometimes hear a sharp crack that sounds like a gunshot. That eerie noise has fueled a viral claim that trees ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ice coats trees in Austin during a past winter freeze. (Andrea Ball/Staff) Many Americans are suddenly concerned about "exploding ...

Viral social media posts say trees can explode in severe temperatures. Experts say the more likely phenomenon is known as "frost cracking." ...

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 viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...

When temperatures drop suddenly, trapped water can freeze and expand, splitting trunks with a gunshot-like sound ...

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 ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — You may have read about this viral story online – a warning to be wary of “exploding trees”. But is it really something to be concerned about? While there is some science explaining ...

This winter, you may hear loud cracking sounds in the woods. Known as "exploding trees" or frost cracks, the phenomenon is ...

A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk” as temperatures from the Northern Plains to Great Lakes are set to plunge below zero from Friday, Jan. 23, to ...