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.

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

A guide to exploding trees. We look at what this winter occurrence is and what homeowners can do to keep trees safe on their property during extreme winters.

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

Social media posts warned of "exploding trees" when temperatures drop to 20 degrees below zero.

Most trees are dormant through the winter's coldest months.

Forecasters warn an extreme winter storm could trigger rare “exploding trees” across the Upper Midwest as temperatures plunge below zero, causing sap inside trees to freeze and crack bark. The storm ...

Is extreme cold weather exploding trees? Or are people getting dupped by AI videos shared online that appear to show trees exploding in the old.

Experts say trees do not explode but can crack loudly due to rapid temperature changes. This phenomenon, known as "frost cracking," occurs when tree sap freezes and expands. Young trees, thin-barked ...

A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk” as temperatures from the Northern Plains to Great Lakes are set to plunge below zero from Friday, Jan. 23, to ...