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

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

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.

The recent cold temperatures have led to online posts claiming that trees are exploding from the cold. Emily Swihart, Horticulture Educator with the University of Illinois Extension, spoke with Our ...

On a viral post on X-formerly-Twitter, Schuster — who holds a meteorology degree and goes by “Max Velocity” on social media — ...

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

The freezing temperatures don't just impact people; the bitter cold can have a major impact on trees. One you can hear.

Frost cracks occur when sap inside trees quickly freezes as temperatures drop. The condition affects trees with softer bark, particularly maples and lindens. “That kind of happens with maples and ...

This winter, you may hear loud cracking sounds in the woods. Known as "exploding trees" or frost cracks, the phenomenon is ...

OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – Social media has been buzzing about ‘exploding trees’; however, the Wisconsin Department of Natural ...

HOUSTON — The Texas A&M Forest Service is telling residents to stay alert for a potentially dangerous winter weather phenomenon: "exploding" trees. In a social media post, the agency explained that ...

I heard a new term this week, “exploding trees.” After more than 30 years with Purdue Extension, I’ve never heard a Purdue specialist use it. But it’s currently a popular story in the media and on ...