The Texas A&M Forest Service debunked a false viral claim that trees explode in the cold. Here's what can really happen.
A guide to exploding trees. We look at what this winter occurrence is and what homeowners can do to keep trees safe on their ...
Most trees are dormant through the winter's coldest months.
As temperatures drop in Iowa this weekend, curiosity and concern about trees exploding from the cold have grown. Here's what ...
A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...
Dread it. Run from it. But it appears that whether we like it or not, the great blizzard of 2026 is set to hit a significant portion of the United States ...
Exploding trees have special meaning for many Indigenous cultures, usually marking the passage of time.
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." ...
Viral social media posts say trees can explode in severely dropping temperatures. Experts say the more likely phenomenon is known as "frost cracking." ...