Social media posts warning of "exploding trees" in subzero temperatures are mischaracterizing a phenomenon known as frost cracks. Frost cracks form when water inside trees freezes and expands. As a ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Nashville lost a lot of trees during an ice storm last winter. Now the city is trying to bring back what was lost. Parts of Texas, Louisiana and Tennessee are still trying to recover from a winter ...