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

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

It’s most common in cherry trees as Arruda said their dark bark acts like a solar panel absorbing the sunlight and getting ...

A historic snow and ice storm will spread from the southern U.S. into New England by Sunday. Very little snow here, just a ...

Tree sap is mostly water with sugars and minerals, and like many liquids, it expands when it freezes. Gradual freezes usually ...

“This Arctic blast will be accompanied by gusty winds, leading to dangerous wind chills. The coldest wind chills may fall below -50 across the Northern Plains. Extreme cold warnings, extreme cold ...

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

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.

The National Forest Foundation says tree explosions are possible under certain circumstances, requiring “spells of extreme cold” or instances “when trees haven’t had time to acclimate” to sub-freezing ...

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

The Wisconsin DNR says birch and maple trees are most likely to be affected, but it can happen to any kind as long as the ...