Thanks to a viral social media post, 'exploding trees' have been a hot topic, but the phenomenon probably isn't exactly what you're thinking.

Severe cold temperatures hitting much of the country this week could branch out − literally. As people brace for the winter weather, some social media posts in recent days have warned of the chance ...

As Wisconsin and much of the Upper Midwest deals with rapidly dropping subzero temperatures, some viral social media posts ⁠are warning people to watch out for "exploding trees." ...

Experts say trees do not explode but can crack loudly due to rapid temperature changes. This phenomenon, known as "frost cracking," occurs when tree sap freezes and expands. Young trees, thin-barked ...

Viral social media posts are warning about "exploding trees" during a major winter storm. The phenomenon, known as "frost cracks," is real but trees rarely explode completely. This is unlikely to ...