The specialist, though, said he has never seen a tree “explode” due to cold temperatures, as it is extremely rare.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bitterly cold arctic air has blanketed parts of the United States over the last week, with some areas getting snow and subzero ...

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 ...

DETROIT (WWJ) – A rumor regarding “exploding trees” has been circulating online, but experts said that is not exactly what happens to trees in cold weather. Bert Cregg is a professor of horticulture ...

Whether you go to Canada, the world's coldest country, or travel for these cold-weather winter festivals around the world, it's important to consider the risks of winter travel. A major storm is ...