The Texas A&M Forest Service debunked a false viral claim that trees explode in the cold. Here's what can really happen.
An arctic blast has sent cold air across the United States, causing trees to break suddenly in what looks like an explosion.
Social media posts warned of "exploding trees" when temperatures drop to 20 degrees below zero.
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Exploding trees? A closer look at frost cracking
Frost cracks appear as vertical splits in the trunk of a tree and are the result of plant tissue expansion and contraction.
Will it get so cold that the trees in your yard explode and fall over? Here's the weather science behind all the "exploding tree" talk.
The KSL Greenhouse Show explained why winter damage happens to trees and why sometimes, extremely low temperatures cause ...
Videos of trees appearing to "explode" in the cold weather have been circulating on social media. Many of these videos, ...
With severe cold hitting much of the country, some unusual phenomena like "exploding trees" could be on the way. Here's what to know.
Viral social media posts say trees can explode in severely dropping temperatures. Experts say the more likely phenomenon is known as "frost cracking." ...
Viral social media posts say trees can explode in severe temperatures. Experts say the more likely phenomenon is known as ...
Here’s how it works: During a sudden cold snap, the sap and water inside a tree’s trunk freeze and expand. If this expansion ...
Weather Forecaster Kendra Heath breaks down the rare instance of exploding trees.
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