Will trees ‘explode’ during this cold snap? Illinois arborists weigh in.

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

As deep freeze hits Ontario, experts explain the ‘exploding tree’ phenomenon

Trees don’t actually explode in the cold, but sometimes, they can sound like they are. The phenomenon, formally called frost ...

You could see ‘exploding trees’ in the winter storm. Here’s why that happens.

There’s a viral claim going around that “exploding trees are possible in the Midwest and Northern Plains” this weekend as sub ...

Here's what Texas A&M Forest Service officials say about the threat of trees 'exploding' in the cold

Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
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What causes roads to ice over almost instantly?

Ever noticed how roads can go from wet to dangerously icy almost instantly? That’s the power of a flash freeze. The Weather ...
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Can extreme cold really make your trees explode? Here’s what an arborist says

Harsh winter weather can do some major damage to your trees, but here's how you can protect them.

Experts say trees won’t fully implode during frigid temperatures but you could see ‘Frost Cracking’

Exploding trees. It doesn't quite happen the way it’s portrayed on social media.

Will trees really explode during an extreme cold snap?

Think "exploding trees" sound like sci-fi? As a polar vortex hits the U.S., here's some of the science behind this loud, ...

What Causes Trees to 'Explode' in the Cold?

Frigid temperatures gripping the U.S. Midwest have sparked warnings about the risk of trees 'exploding.' While this alarming imagery may conjure thoughts of Hollywood explosions, the reality is far ...

The Internet Is Panicking About ‘Exploding' Trees. Indigenous People Have Experienced Them for Centuries.

Social media treats the tree-popping phenomenon as a sign of the apocalypse, but Indigenous peoples have long used the sound of cracking timber to mark the passage of winter. Turns out, it takes a ...