Videos have gone viral on social media of loud, gunshot-like bangs in forests, with users dubbing them "exploding trees." They're actually known as frost cracks, and are more common than you may think.

The internet is buzzing with talk of “exploding trees.” While it makes for a snappy headline, meteorologist Brendan Johnson explains why it’s just more misleading clickbait.

TEXARKANA -- Having evergreens in the home through winter is an ancient tradition meant to remind people that life persists despite the cold and darkness, but failing to properly put up a real Christmas tree can have fatal results. Research by the National ...