A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...
Will it get so cold that the trees in your yard explode and fall over? Here's the weather science behind all the "exploding ...
Viral social media posts say trees can explode in severely dropping temperatures. Experts say the more likely phenomenon is known as "frost cracking." ...
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Exploding trees? A closer look at frost cracking

Frost cracks appear as vertical splits in the trunk of a tree and are the result of plant tissue expansion and contraction.
With winter storms and a deep freeze over the northern United States, meteorologists on social media have created a different kind of storm with talk of exploding trees. But how real is the risk of ...
As much of the country braces for a big winter storm, some meteorologists and meteorology-adjacent influencers are warning about the dangers of “exploding trees.” Wait, what? Exploding trees?! What ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — After this week’s winter weather left crews clearing fallen trees and debris, FOX 56 set out to answer ...
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 ...
The term 'exploding trees' has been trending on social media, given the frigid cold temps blanketing the Midwest, and some influencers out there are fueling the misinformation. So what's the science ...