Will it get so cold that the trees in your yard explode and fall over? Here's the weather science behind all the "exploding ...

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

Severe cold temperatures hitting much of the country this week could branch out − literally. As people brace for the winter weather, some social media posts in recent days have warned of the chance of ...

North Jerseyans should be aware of the effects of extreme cold this weekend, from frostbite and numbness to ... exploding trees?

As the temperature drops and snow falls with a major winter storm hitting Ohio and much of the United States this weekend, several viral social media posts are sounding the alarm about "exploding ...

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 happens too quickly for the tree's rigid bark to handle, the wood can split ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Can trees explode in frigid weather? As Minnesota is home to thousands of firs and oaks, the concept of an exploding tree is ...

Chicago residents are weathering a dangerous cold snap this week — but so are the trees. After a post on X warning of “exploding trees” went viral on social media ahead of this week’s polar vortex, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As we head into the weekend, a major winter storm system is going to slide some of the coldest air we’ve felt in years right over ...

Can trees explode in frigid weather? As Minnesota is home to thousands of firs and oaks, the concept of an exploding tree is troubling. What does it mean? A viral social media post shared thousands of ...