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 ...

As much of the country braces for a big winter storm, some meteorologists and meteorology-adjacent influencers are warning about the dangers of “exploding trees.” Wait, what? Exploding trees?! What ...

The term 'exploding trees' has been trending on social media, given the frigid cold temps blanketing the Midwest, and some influencers out there are fueling the misinformation. So what's the science ...

Can trees explode in frigid weather? As Minnesota is home to thousands of firs and oaks, the concept of an exploding tree is troubling. What does it mean? A viral social media post shared thousands of ...

With winter storms and a deep freeze over the northern United States, meteorologists on social media have created a different kind of storm with talk of exploding trees. But how real is the risk of ...

BLACKSBURG, Va. — John Seiler was strolling across Virginia Tech's campus with his students Thursday morning when something stopped them in their tracks: a sweet cherry tree with an unusual jagged ...

Harsh winter weather can do some major damage to your trees, but here's how you can protect them. As much of the country braces for a big winter storm, some meteorologists and meteorology-adjacent ...