A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...
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Are Winter Tree Explosions a Myth or Mystery?

Much online discussion has been hovering around the subject of frozen exploding trees this winter, following multiple videos and reports.
Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and ...
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Exploding trees? A closer look at frost cracking

Frost cracks appear as vertical splits in the trunk of a tree and are the result of plant tissue expansion and contraction.
Don Kinzler provides the truth behind the recent social media hype about 'exploding trees' from cold temperatures.
The KSL Greenhouse Show explained why winter damage happens to trees and why sometimes, extremely low temperatures cause ...
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 ...
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.
After recent warnings on social media, Don Kinzler asked readers about their own frost cracks, and they delivered.
If you’ve been online lately, you may have seen alarming headlines claiming that “exploding trees” are waking people up across the country. The reports describe a loud bang in the middle of the night, ...
The recent cold temperatures have led to online posts claiming that trees are exploding from the cold. Emily Swihart, Horticulture Educator with the University of Illinois Extension, spoke with Our ...
A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery is overblown.