The Texas A&M Forest Service debunked a false viral claim that trees explode in the cold. Here's what can really happen.

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An arctic blast has sent cold air across the United States, causing trees to break suddenly in what looks like an explosion.

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What to know before the extreme cold settles in.

Viral videos of "exploding trees" during extreme cold weather prompts the question if it's really an occurrence.

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With severe cold hitting much of the country, some unusual phenomena like "exploding trees" could be on the way. Here's what to know.

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

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.