A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...

Much online discussion has been hovering around the subject of frozen exploding trees this winter, following multiple videos ...

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

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

Massachusetts probably won’t see the kind of extreme cold necessary for trees to split this weekend. Some parts of the ...

As Oklahomans weather bitter cold, some social media posts in recent days have warned of exploding trees. But experts say that's not entirely true.

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 happens too quickly for the tree's rigid bark to handle, the wood can split ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kids enjoy the snow day to use the large hill at Henry Park in Rockville on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Vernon. (Jim ...

After recent warnings on social media, Don Kinzler asked readers about their own frost cracks, and they delivered.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As Oklahomans brace for the winter weather, some social media posts in recent days have warned of the chance for exploding trees.