A tree explosion may sound like a gunshot, but experts say they are misunderstood.

Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and ...

North Jerseyans should be aware of the effects of extreme cold this weekend, from frostbite and numbness to ... exploding ...

As an icy polar vortex settles over Ontario, meteorologists are preparing for some of the coldest temperatures of the season ...

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.

As an Arctic blast drives temperatures far below zero across the US, meteorologists have issued ‘exploding trees’ warnings.

Frost cracks occur when temperatures drop suddenly or trees don’t have time to adjust to the cold, and the sap inside them ...

Tree sap is mostly water with sugars and minerals, and like many liquids, it expands when it freezes. Gradual freezes usually ...

The Iowa DNR says sap that's warmed by the sun during the day can rapidly freeze, causing it to expand when the temperatures ...

Frigid temperatures can do a number on trees but despite what some videos online suggest, trees are not actually exploding - even if it can sound like it.Videos circulating on ...

“This Arctic blast will be accompanied by gusty winds, leading to dangerous wind chills. The coldest wind chills may fall below -50 across the Northern Plains. Extreme cold warnings, extreme cold ...

We're not even one month into 2026, and with everything that's happening, now we have to deal with exploding trees? No, not ...