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.

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

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

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

While the weight of freezing rain, ice and snow can damage branches, there is another kind of injury that comes with the extreme cold, experts say.

Weather Forecaster Kendra Heath breaks down the rare instance of exploding trees.

The online fascination has spawned videos, maps and memes. But what is actually going on, and can it happen in West Michigan?