A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...
A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...
One expert suggested the phenomenon is actually called "frost cracking" ...
It turns out that trees can actually explode when temperatures drop.
Social media posts warned of "exploding trees" when temperatures drop to 20 degrees below zero.
Weather Forecaster Kendra Heath breaks down the rare instance of exploding trees.
The internet is buzzing with talk of “exploding trees.” While it makes for a snappy headline, meteorologist Brendan Johnson ...
Experts say it’s extremely rare, but not completely unheard of.
Meteorologists link polar vortex cold snaps to exploding trees, noting limited risk to people but greater danger from falling branches and damaged trunks.
What to know before the extreme cold settles in.
While the Wisconsin DNR says ‘exploding’ may be an exaggeration, there is a risk for frost cracking. That happens when the sap inside a tree gets below freezing, and expands.
Most trees are dormant through the winter's coldest months.