A guide to exploding trees. We look at what this winter occurrence is and what homeowners can do to keep trees safe on their property during extreme winters.

Forecasters warn an extreme winter storm could trigger rare “exploding trees” across the Upper Midwest as temperatures plunge below zero, causing sap inside trees to freeze and crack bark. The storm ...

Viral social media posts say trees can explode in severely dropping temperatures. Experts say the more likely phenomenon is known as "frost cracking." ...

Much online discussion has been hovering around the subject of frozen exploding trees this winter, following multiple videos ...

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

The recent cold temperatures have led to online posts claiming that trees are exploding from the cold. Emily Swihart, ...

This winter, you may hear loud cracking sounds in the woods. Known as "exploding trees" or frost cracks, the phenomenon is ...

When temperatures plunge and the air goes painfully still, people in northern forests sometimes hear a sharp crack that ...

An arctic blast has sent cold air across the United States, causing trees to break suddenly in what looks like an explosion.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As Oklahomans brace for the winter weather, some social media posts in recent days have warned of the chance for 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 ...

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