A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Severe cold temperatures hitting much of the country this week could branch out − literally. As people brace for the winter ...

Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and ...

Online rumors claim extreme cold causes trees to explode, but experts say the truth is less dramatic. Freezing temperatures cause sap and moisture to contract, creating "cracking" sounds without the ...

North Jerseyans should be aware of the effects of extreme cold this weekend, from frostbite and numbness to ... exploding trees?

The freezing temperatures don't just impact people; the bitter cold can have a major impact on trees. One you can hear.

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

Here’s how it works: During a sudden cold snap, the sap and water inside a tree’s trunk freeze and expand. If this expansion happens too quickly for the tree's rigid bark to handle, the wood can split ...

Severe cold temperatures hitting much of the country this week could branch out − literally. As people brace for the winter weather, some social media posts in recent days have warned of the chance ...