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

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 is overblown.

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.

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.

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.

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

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, ...

Exploding trees may be taking over your social media feed, but a local gardening expert says you are unlikely to see them in your own backyard.