Frost cracks appear as vertical splits in the trunk of a tree and are the result of plant tissue expansion and contraction.

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 ...

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, ...

Most trees are dormant through the winter's coldest months.

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 ...

MUSKEGO, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Frigid temperatures can do a number on trees but despite what some videos online suggest, trees are not actually exploding - even if it can sound like it. Videos circulating ...

Severe cold temperatures hitting much of the country this week could branch out − literally. As people brace for the winter weather, some social media posts in recent days have warned of the chance ...

A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk” as temperatures from the Northern Plains to Great Lakes are set to plunge below zero from Friday, Jan. 23, to ...