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 ...
The Texas A&M Forest Service debunked a false viral claim that trees explode in the cold. Here's what can really happen.
A guide to exploding trees. We look at what this winter occurrence is and what homeowners can do to keep trees safe on their property during extreme winters.
Social media posts warned of "exploding trees" when temperatures drop to 20 degrees below zero.
The KSL Greenhouse Show explained why winter damage happens to trees and why sometimes, extremely low temperatures cause ...
Videos of trees appearing to "explode" in the cold weather have been circulating on social media. Many of these videos, ...
Viral social media posts say trees can explode in severe temperatures. Experts say the more likely phenomenon is known as ...
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 ...
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
Most trees are dormant through the winter's coldest months.
This winter, you may hear loud cracking sounds in the woods. Known as "exploding trees" or frost cracks, the phenomenon is ...
With severe cold hitting much of the country, some unusual phenomena like "exploding trees" could be on the way. Here's what to know.