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

Forecasters warn an extreme winter storm could trigger rare “exploding trees” across the Upper Midwest as temperatures plunge below zero, causing sap inside trees to freeze and crack bark. The storm ...

The Texas A&M Forest Service debunked a false viral claim that trees explode in the cold. Here's what can really happen.

Viral social media posts say trees can explode in severely dropping temperatures. Experts say the more likely phenomenon is ...

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

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

The recent cold temperatures have led to online posts claiming that trees are exploding from the cold. Emily Swihart, ...

Exploding trees may be taking over your social media feed, but a local gardening expert says you are unlikely to see them in your own backyard.

Recent winter storms across North America have sparked viral social media posts warning of a dramatic phenomenon: exploding ...

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.