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

The internet is buzzing with talk of “exploding trees.” While it makes for a snappy headline, meteorologist Brendan Johnson ...

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

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

We're not even one month into 2026, and with everything that's happening, now we have to deal with exploding trees? No, not ...

Exploding trees? Extreme cold snaps in Chicago can cause trees to crack and burst from freezing stress. Tree experts explain ...

Experts say it’s extremely rare, but not completely unheard of.

As more than half of the United States braces for a powerful winter storm, some meteorologists are warning on social media that “exploding trees” are possible.

As temperatures plunge in Minnesota, residents are warned that the brutal cold can cause local trees to crack, especially ...

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.

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