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

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Severe cold temperatures hitting much of the country this week could branch out − literally. As people brace for the winter ...

The freezing temperatures don't just impact people; the bitter cold can have a major impact on trees. One you can hear.

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

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 ...

Massachusetts probably won’t see the kind of extreme cold necessary for trees to split this weekend. Some parts of the ...

As Oklahomans weather bitter cold, some social media posts in recent days have warned of exploding trees. But experts say that's not entirely true.

Online rumors claim extreme cold causes trees to explode, but experts say the truth is less dramatic. Freezing temperatures cause sap and moisture to contract, creating "cracking" sounds without the ...