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Exploding Trees: Can this really happen during a winter deep freeze?

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

Meteorologists warn of ‘exploding trees’ as brutal cold snap expected to usher in subzero temps

A tree-mendous freeze. Forecasters are warning that expected subzero temperatures could cause trees to explode as a brutal ...
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'Exploding trees' aren’t as scary as they sound, experts say

Experts say frost cracks occur when trees expand and contract unevenly during rapid temperature drops, which can cause a tree ...
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Exploding trees in Wisconsin? DNR provides clarification on possible frigid phenomenon

(WFRV) – Amidst plenty of viral posts regarding ‘exploding’ trees due to cold temperatures, officials with the DNR provided some clarification. WFRV talked with a Forest Health Specialist with the ...

Could our deep freeze this weekend cause ‘exploding trees’?

When sap freezes, it expands, putting pressure on the tree’s bark. If too much pressure builds up, it can pop, or “explode.” ...