Frost cracks appear as vertical splits in the trunk of a tree and are the result of plant tissue expansion and contraction.

Social media posts warned of "exploding trees" when temperatures drop to 20 degrees below zero.

The Texas A&M Forest Service debunked a false viral claim that trees explode in the cold. Here's what can really happen.

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 ...

With severe cold hitting much of the country, some unusual phenomena like "exploding trees" could be on the way. Here's what to know.

Viral social media posts say trees can explode in severe temperatures. Experts say the more likely phenomenon is known as ...

An arctic blast has sent cold air across the United States, causing trees to break suddenly in what looks like an explosion.

Most trees are dormant through the winter's coldest months.

Viral social media posts say trees can explode in severely dropping temperatures. Experts say the more likely phenomenon is ...

Videos of trees appearing to "explode" in the cold weather have been circulating on social media. Many of these videos, ...

Weather Forecaster Kendra Heath breaks down the rare instance of exploding trees.

Think "exploding trees" sound like sci-fi? As a polar vortex hits the U.S., here's some of the science behind this loud, "gunshot-like" phenomenon.