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

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

Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and ...

The KSL Greenhouse Show explained why winter damage happens to trees and why sometimes, extremely low temperatures cause exploding trees.

From frozen iguanas falling from the sky to spinning circles of ice on rivers, rare natural events related to the weather remind us that nature doesn't always behave as expected. Whether it's ...

North Jerseyans should be aware of the effects of extreme cold this weekend, from frostbite and numbness to ... exploding trees?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ice coats trees in Austin during a past winter freeze. (Andrea Ball/Staff) Many Americans are suddenly concerned about "exploding ...

Social media posts warning of "exploding trees" in subzero temperatures are mischaracterizing a phenomenon known as frost cracks. Frost cracks form when water inside trees freezes and expands. As a ...

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 ...

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