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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 slightly cinematic) rumor called "exploding trees." ...

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

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

As temperatures drop in Iowa this weekend, curiosity and concern about trees exploding from the cold have grown. Here's what really happens.

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 ...

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

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...