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

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

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

Frost cracks occur when sap inside trees quickly freezes as temperatures drop. The condition affects trees with softer bark, ...

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.

They say it's more of an explosion sound than an actual explosion. It's when water or sap builds up in a tree, freezes, and rapidly expands.

Some experts are offering more context amid speculation that some trees could actually explode from extreme cold temperatures ...

Meteorologists are warning that an incoming subzero cold snap comes with an increased risk of "exploding trees." Arborists ...

An exploding tree claim has gone viral as the U.S. brace for an Arctic blast that will send temperatures plunging, triggering ...

A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...

"Exploding Trees" are Possible in the Midwest. No, they don't actually explode but the expected extreme temperature drops can cause sap inside trees to freeze rapidly. This causes pressure to build ...