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

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

It turns out that trees can actually explode when temperatures drop.

One expert suggested the phenomenon is actually called "frost cracking" ...

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

A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." ...

The internet is buzzing with talk of “exploding trees.” While it makes for a snappy headline, meteorologist Brendan Johnson ...

Experts say it’s extremely rare, but not completely unheard of.

We're not even one month into 2026, and with everything that's happening, now we have to deal with exploding trees? No, not ...

While the Wisconsin DNR says ‘exploding’ may be an exaggeration, there is a risk for frost cracking. That happens when the sap inside a tree gets below freezing, and expands.

Sudden or severe cold temperature can cause trees to experience "frost crack." NPR's Scott Simon talks with Bill McNee of the ...

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