If you’ve been online lately, you may have seen alarming headlines claiming that “exploding trees” are waking people up ...

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Social media posts warned of "exploding trees" when temperatures drop to 20 degrees below zero.

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It turns out that trees can actually explode when temperatures drop.

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Forecasters warn an extreme winter storm could trigger rare “exploding trees” across the Upper Midwest as temperatures plunge ...

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As monstrous winter storms rip through large parts of North America, the online rumor mills are blustering with reports of ...

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." ...