Frost cracks appear as vertical splits in the trunk of a tree and are the result of plant tissue expansion and contraction.

Social media posts warned of "exploding trees" when temperatures drop to 20 degrees below zero.

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.

When temperatures plunge and the air goes painfully still, people in northern forests sometimes hear a sharp crack that ...

Weather Forecaster Kendra Heath breaks down the rare instance of exploding trees.

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

Most trees are dormant through the winter's coldest months.

After recent warnings on social media, Don Kinzler asked readers about their own frost cracks, and they delivered.

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

The KSL Greenhouse Show explained why winter damage happens to trees and why sometimes, extremely low temperatures cause ...

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 a bit overblown.