22 hours ago · Can trees actually explode in winter? Learn about the mechanics of sap expansion and bark contraction, which species are most at risk, and expert tips for preventing frost cracks in your …

2 days ago · 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.

2 days ago · However, did you know that extreme cold can also cause plants— trees specifically—to explode? As many people know, placing a can or bottle containing a carbonated beverage in a …

3 days ago · In any case, exploding trees aren’t something to avoid—but the polar vortex that can cause it certainly is. How to stay safe in extreme cold

2 days ago · 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.

1 day ago · People are saying it's so cold trees will explode. That viral claim may be overblown We're not even one month into 2026, and with everything that's happening, now we have to deal with …

18 hours ago · As an Arctic blast drives temperatures far below zero across the US, meteorologists have issued ‘exploding trees’ warnings. What actually happens when trees crack in severe cold?

2 days ago · While the weight of freezing rain, ice and snow can damage branches, there is another kind of injury that comes with the extreme cold, experts say.

2 days ago · The extreme cold from an incoming winter blast could make some trees "explode," a viral social media post claims — but don't expect trees to start blowing up like cars in an action movie.

2 days ago · What causes trees to 'explode' in the cold? This relatively rare phenomenon can occur when it cools down enough for the sap inside a tree to freeze, which then expands due to its high …