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

The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.

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

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

As more than half of the United States braces for a powerful winter storm, some meteorologists are warning on social media that “exploding trees” are possible.

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

From thunder ice to Arctic blast, here’s a glossary for all the non-meteorologists and hype wary.

It turns out that trees can actually explode when temperatures drop. Trees can explode during extreme cold due to sap expansion when it freezes. Oak, maple, and fruit trees with high moisture are most ...

A rumor regarding “exploding trees” has been circulating online, but experts said that is not exactly what happens to trees in cold weather.

The weekend ice storm has produced reports of a rare phenomenon known as "exploding trees," although authorities said what likely is happening is popping caused by ice on ...

Recent winter storms across North America have sparked viral social media posts warning of a dramatic phenomenon: exploding ...