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

There is a inaccurate rumor spreading online that the extreme cold that will blanket the Midwest will make trees explode. FOX6 News shows you the truth.

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.

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There is a wild and inaccurate rumor spreading online that extreme cold, which will blanket the Midwest, will make trees explode. FOX6 News shows you the truth about what will actually happen to the ...

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

Toronto is bracing for another major winter hit as the polar vortex returns and a new snowstorm moves in on Sunday. Could ...

An increase in winter weather activity this year hasn't just brought more cold and snow. In a way, it's brought along a salt shortage.