The specialist, though, said he has never seen a tree “explode” due to cold temperatures, as it is extremely rare.

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

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Exploding trees are trending as extreme cold grips winter regions. Experts explain what's real, what's exaggerated, and the actual risks during deep freezes.