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They say it's more of an explosion sound than an actual explosion. It's when water or sap builds up in a tree, freezes, and rapidly expands.

A guide for all the non-meteorologists and hype wary.

There is a inaccurate rumor spreading online that the extreme cold that will blanket the Midwest will make trees explode. FOX6 News shows you the truth.

Frost cracks occur when sap inside trees quickly freezes as temperatures drop. The condition affects trees with softer bark, ...

Have you seen social media posts about exploding trees? You're not alone, if so. We asked meteorologist Joseph Meyer to find ...

The Iowa DNR says sap that's warmed by the sun during the day can rapidly freeze, causing it to expand when the temperatures ...

Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and slightly cinematic) rumor called "exploding trees." ...

As more than half of the United States braces for a powerful winter storm, some meteorologists are warning on social media ...

Claims have been made on social media about how exploding trees could occur due to extremely cold temperatures. Trees will ...

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

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.