The Texas A&M Forest Service debunked a false viral claim that trees explode in the cold. Here's what can really happen.

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 ...

Viral social media posts say trees can explode in severe temperatures. Experts say the more likely phenomenon is known as ...

Frost cracks appear as vertical splits in the trunk of a tree and are the result of plant tissue expansion and contraction.

Forecasters warn an extreme winter storm could trigger rare “exploding trees” across the Upper Midwest as temperatures plunge below zero, causing sap inside trees to freeze and crack bark. The storm ...

Most trees are dormant through the winter's coldest months.

An arctic blast has sent cold air across the United States, causing trees to break suddenly in what looks like an explosion.

Weather Forecaster Kendra Heath breaks down the rare instance of exploding trees.

Videos of trees appearing to "explode" in the cold weather have been circulating on social media. Many of these videos, ...

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

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

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