When cold arrives fast like this, some people report sightings of “exploding trees.” Trees don’t actually blow up like fireworks, but they can split suddenly with a loud “bang.” This is called a ...

During periods of extreme cold, sap inside a tree can freeze, which leads to expansion. That pressure can cause tree trunks ...

A handful of states have preemptively declared states of emergency — with others urging caution — as a ferocious winter storm ...

As a brutal winter storm takes shape, there are some eye-popping claims getting attention about the risk of "exploding trees.

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

As Wisconsin and much of the upper Midwest prepares for rapidly dropping subzero temperatures, some viral social media posts ...

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 ...

The Wisconsin DNR says birch and maple trees are most likely to be affected, but it can happen to any kind as long as the ...

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 ...