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 ...

As a major segment of the United States remains engulfed under a furious polar vortex, the freezing temperatures might cause the trees to explode.

Experts are reacting to several viral posts on social media about the phenomenon, known as “exploding trees”, saying it’s extremely rare, but not completely unheard of. “It’s not completely being made ...

As a brutal winter storm takes shape, there are some eye-popping claims getting attention about the risk of "exploding trees.

As a brutal winter storm begins to form, the majority of the US is bracing for hazardous conditions this week. Meteorologists have warned that expected subzero temperatures could cause ‘exploding ...

Exploding trees are trending as extreme cold grips winter regions. Experts explain what's real, what's exaggerated, and the actual risks during deep freezes.

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

Experts say frost cracks occur when trees expand and contract unevenly during rapid temperature drops, which can cause a tree ...

WTOL 11 meteorologist John Burchfield explains the science behind 'exploding trees' and lets you know if they are really worth all the hype.

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

DETROIT – Parts of Michigan are at risk for “exploding trees” because of the extremely cold weather. Highs in Metro Detroit on Friday and Saturday are in the single digits, with wind chills Friday, ...

The North Dakota Highway Patrol has seen traffic accidents begin to stack up in Fargo-Moorhead this week, and that will ...