Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and slightly cinematic) rumor called "exploding trees." ...

Much online discussion has been hovering around the subject of frozen exploding trees this winter, following multiple videos and reports.

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North Jerseyans should be aware of the effects of extreme cold this weekend, from frostbite and numbness to ... exploding trees?

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

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

The KSL Greenhouse Show explained why winter damage happens to trees and why sometimes, extremely low temperatures cause ...

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

After recent warnings on social media, Don Kinzler asked readers about their own frost cracks, and they delivered.

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 Oklahomans weather bitter cold, some social media posts in recent days have warned of exploding trees. But experts say that's not entirely true.

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