When cold arrives fast like this, some people report sightings of “exploding trees.” Trees don’t actually blow up like fireworks, but they can split suddenly with a loud “bang.” This is called a ...

As a major segment of the United States remains engulfed under a furious polar vortex, the freezing temperatures might cause ...

As a brutal winter storm takes shape, there are some eye-popping claims getting attention about the risk of "exploding trees.

When sap freezes, it expands, putting pressure on the tree’s bark. If too much pressure builds up, it can pop, or “explode.” ...

On Friday and Saturday, the maximum temperature is expected to remain in the single digits, with wind chills. Friday, ...

Experts say frost cracks occur when trees expand and contract unevenly during rapid temperature drops, which can cause a tree ...

WTOL 11 meteorologist John Burchfield explains the science behind 'exploding trees' and lets you know if they are really ...

A tree-mendous freeze. Forecasters are warning that expected subzero temperatures could cause trees to explode as a brutal ...

Extreme temperature drops trigger the crackling or gunshot pops heard in the forest in the midst of winter, experts said.

“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 ...

Rogue owners say their rear windows shattered on their own, but the warranty won’t cover it and parts are still on backorder ...

V1674 Herculis was a record-breaker. It erupted in the constellation Hercules on June 12, 2021, and skyrocketed to peak ...