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

We're not even one month into 2026, and with everything that's happening, now we have to deal with exploding trees? No, not entirely. But a sudden deep freeze is going to send temperatures plummeting ...

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" ...

Learn the science behind "exploding trees," why extreme cold causes frost cracks and which species are most at risk.

Forecasters warn an extreme winter storm could trigger rare “exploding trees” across the Upper Midwest as temperatures plunge below zero, causing sap inside trees to freeze and crack bark. The storm ...

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk” as temperatures from the Northern Plains to ...

Experts say trees do not explode but can crack loudly due to rapid temperature changes. This phenomenon, known as "frost cracking," occurs when tree sap freezes and expands. Young trees, thin-barked ...