These forecasts have prompted warnings about protecting your water pipes, dressing for the weather, and, for some reason, the possibility of “exploding” trees. Earlier this week, posts shared to ...

A tree-mendous freeze. Forecasters are warning that expected subzero temperatures could cause trees to explode as a brutal cold snap is expected to wallop most of the country in the coming days. Trees ...

Trees in the Midwest and Northern Plains may experience a phenomenon known as "frost cracking" amid sub-zero temperatures. Some experts are offering more context amid speculation that trees could ...

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." Videos circulate of loud, ...

Back in January, exploding trees made headlines, following frigid temperatures that took hold of the U.S. Midwest. The extreme conditions -- with the thermometer hovering around the -30°C mark in some ...