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Are Winter Tree Explosions a Myth or Mystery?

Much online discussion has been hovering around the subject of frozen exploding trees this winter, following multiple videos ...
The Texas A&M Forest Service debunked a false viral claim that trees explode in the cold. Here's what can really happen.
With severe cold hitting much of the country, some unusual phenomena like "exploding trees" could be on the way. Here's what to know.
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Exploding trees? A closer look at frost cracking

Frost cracks appear as vertical splits in the trunk of a tree and are the result of plant tissue expansion and contraction.
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 ...
An arctic blast has sent cold air across the United States, causing trees to break suddenly in what looks like an explosion.
Weather Forecaster Kendra Heath breaks down the rare instance of exploding trees.
Videos of trees appearing to "explode" in the cold weather have been circulating on social media. Many of these videos, ...
A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...
North Jerseyans should be aware of the effects of extreme cold this weekend, from frostbite and numbness to ... exploding ...
With severe cold hitting much of the country, some unusual phenomena like "exploding trees" could be on the way. Here's what to know.
The KSL Greenhouse Show explained why winter damage happens to trees and why sometimes, extremely low temperatures cause ...