If you’ve been online lately, you may have seen alarming headlines claiming that “exploding trees” are waking people up ...

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

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

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.

A rumor regarding “exploding trees” has been circulating online, but experts said that is not exactly what happens to trees in cold weather.

It turns out that trees can actually explode when temperatures drop. Trees can explode during extreme cold due to sap expansion when it freezes. Oak, maple, and fruit trees with high moisture are most ...

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