A tree-mendous freeze. Forecasters are warning that expected subzero temperatures could cause trees to explode as a brutal ...

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

As Christopher Baird, a physics associate professor, explains, the sound of a tree bursting can resemble a gunshot, a startling reminder of nature's forces at work. Conditions Favoring Tree Explosions ...

On Friday and Saturday, the maximum temperature is expected to remain in the single digits, with wind chills. Friday, ...

“This Arctic blast will be accompanied by gusty winds, leading to dangerous wind chills. The coldest wind chills may fall below -50 across the Northern Plains. Extreme cold warnings, extreme cold ...

As a brutal winter storm takes shape, there are some eye-popping claims getting attention about the risk of "exploding trees." Here's what you need to know.

As Minnesotans, along with much of the rest of the nation, hunker down for a brutally cold stretch of January weather, a new ...

As winter storms sweep across the nation, a curious phenomenon has caught the attention of many: the risk of trees 'exploding.' This article delves into the science behind this intriguing claim, ...

Extreme temperature drops trigger the crackling or gunshot pops heard in the forest in the midst of winter, experts said.

Meteorologists link polar vortex cold snaps to exploding trees, noting limited risk to people but greater danger from falling branches and damaged trunks.

According to the National Forest Foundation, during spells of extreme cold or when trees haven’t had time to acclimate, the ...

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