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

With severe cold hitting much of the country, some unusual phenomena like "exploding trees" could be on the way. Here's what to know.

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

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 ...

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

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Frigid temperatures have taken hold of the U.S. Midwest, with the thermometer hovering around the -30°C mark in some places. The ...

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 ...

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

Severe cold temperatures hitting much of the country this week could branch out − literally. As people brace for the winter weather, some social media posts in recent days have warned of the chance ...

Don Kinzler provides the truth behind the recent social media hype about 'exploding trees' from cold temperatures.

The recent cold temperatures have led to online posts claiming that trees are exploding from the cold. Emily Swihart, ...