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

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

The effect will occasionally cause tree branches to suddenly fall and whole trunks to collapse, which is dangerous, but the ...

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

The online fascination has spawned videos, maps and memes. But what is actually going on, and can it happen in West Michigan?

As Oklahomans weather bitter cold, some social media posts in recent days have warned of exploding trees. But experts say ...

Harsh winter weather can do some major damage to your trees, but here's how you can protect them.

Sudden or severe cold temperature can cause trees to experience "frost crack." NPR's Scott Simon talks with Bill McNee of the ...

As winter temperatures plunge, mysterious cracking sounds echo in nature—trees aren't exploding, they're reacting to extreme ...

As temperatures drop in Iowa this weekend, curiosity and concern about trees exploding from the cold have grown. Here's what really happens.

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