Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and ...
A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...
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.
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Are Winter Tree Explosions a Myth or Mystery?

Much online discussion has been hovering around the subject of frozen exploding trees this winter, following multiple videos ...
This winter, you may hear loud cracking sounds in the woods. Known as "exploding trees" or frost cracks, the phenomenon is ...
John Seiler was strolling across Virginia Tech’s campus with his students Thursday morning when something stopped them in their tracks: a sweet cherry tree with an unusual jagged scar running along ...
Viral social media posts say trees can explode in severely dropping temperatures. Experts say the more likely phenomenon is known as "frost cracking." ...
The KSL Greenhouse Show explained why winter damage happens to trees and why sometimes, extremely low temperatures cause ...
North Jerseyans should be aware of the effects of extreme cold this weekend, from frostbite and numbness to ... exploding trees?
Online rumors claim extreme cold causes trees to explode, but experts say the truth is less dramatic. Freezing temperatures cause sap and moisture to contract, creating "cracking" sounds without the ...
A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...