When cold arrives fast like this, some people report sightings of “exploding trees.” Trees don’t actually blow up like fireworks, but they can split suddenly with a loud “bang.” This is called a ...

Will it get so cold that the trees in your yard explode and fall over? Here's the weather science behind all the "exploding ...

Extreme cold is in the forecast for some parts of KOTA Territory. Trees, animals, and people can all be affected by extremely ...

Frost cracking in trees, may lead to loud "explosion" type noises over central Wisconsin as the arctic air arrives ...

Yes, but it is very rare. If there were a sudden burst of cold air, and trees still had liquid sap, then the water in that sap could freeze, expand, and cause t ...

As extreme cold grips large portions of the U.S. this week, residents in several states have reported startling noises coming ...

We have a prairie fire crabapple tree that has very severe splitting in almost all of the major branches. There is some evidence of old bark splits that have healed over that we did not notice until ...

Once leaves drop from trees, splitting, peeling, bleached or oozing bark may become more noticeable. The cause can range from normal bark development to environmental causes or disease. If tree bark ...

My cherry tree has a problem. The bark is splitting and coming away. It has been looking fine with good foliage and flowers. What is the prognosis? Is there anything I can do? — Ed Bowne. I checked ...