If you’ve been online lately, you may have seen rumors about “exploding trees” due to the extreme cold we’ll get at the end of the week. State leaders expect Illinois to lose $1 billion in federal ...

Experts are reacting to several viral posts on social media about the phenomenon, known as “exploding trees”, saying it’s extremely rare, but not completely unheard of. “It’s not completely being made ...

As a brutal winter storm takes shape, there are some eye-popping claims getting attention about the risk of "exploding trees." Here's what you need to know.

When sap freezes, it expands, putting pressure on the tree’s bark. If too much pressure builds up, it can pop, or “explode.” ...

Extreme cold is in the forecast for some parts of KOTA Territory. Trees, animals, and people can all be affected by extremely ...

Experts say frost cracks occur when trees expand and contract unevenly during rapid temperature drops, which can cause a tree ...

DETROIT – Arctic air is pushing into Michigan, and wind chills could drop below -20 degrees this weekend. When cold arrives fast like this, some people report sightings of “exploding trees.” Trees don ...

WTOL 11 meteorologist John Burchfield explains the science behind 'exploding trees' and lets you know if they are really worth all the hype.

Will it get so cold that the trees in your yard explode and fall over? Here's the weather science behind all the "exploding ...

A self-claimed meteorologist online said ‘exploding trees’ were a possibility in the Midwest and Northern Plains as the US ...

DETROIT – Parts of Michigan are at risk for “exploding trees” because of the extremely cold weather. Highs in Metro Detroit on Friday and Saturday are in the single digits, with wind chills Friday, ...

The North Dakota Highway Patrol has seen traffic accidents begin to stack up in Fargo-Moorhead this week, and that will ...