Recent winter storms across North America have sparked viral social media posts warning of a dramatic phenomenon: exploding ...

It turns out that trees can actually explode when temperatures drop.

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.

Weather Forecaster Kendra Heath breaks down the rare instance of exploding trees.

One expert suggested the phenomenon is actually called "frost cracking" ...

Tree sap is mostly water with sugars and minerals, and like many liquids, it expands when it freezes. Gradual freezes usually ...

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

The internet is buzzing with talk of “exploding trees.” While it makes for a snappy headline, meteorologist Brendan Johnson ...

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.

Trees don’t actually explode in the cold, but sometimes, they can sound like they are. The phenomenon, formally called frost cracks, can happen when there is a sudden drop in temperature.

What to know before the extreme cold settles in.