Massachusetts probably won’t see the kind of extreme cold necessary for trees to split this weekend. Some parts of the ...

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

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.

As more than half of the United States braces for a powerful winter storm, some meteorologists are warning on social media ...

Moments after reportedly shooting his estranged wife early Wednesday at their home near the Wyoming-Idaho border, 43-year-old Christopher Moon texted his mother-in-law. Cowboy State Daily’s Clair ...

Online rumors claim extreme cold causes trees to explode, but experts say the truth is less dramatic. Freezing temperatures ...

Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and slightly cinematic) rumor called "exploding trees." ...

Claims have been made on social media about how exploding trees could occur due to extremely cold temperatures. Trees will ...

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.

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

C, reports of “exploding trees” are trending. Learn the science of frost cracks and how to protect your yard this winter.

There’s a phenomenon sweeping social media that you may have seen — or even searched for — called “exploding trees." ...