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Here's what you need to know to stay safe.

The freezing temperatures don't just impact people; the bitter cold can have a major impact on trees. One you can hear.

Amid a deep freeze that has settled in across much of the country in the wake of this past weekend's winter storm, social media has come ablaze with reports of "exploding trees" due to the cold.

As more than half of the United States braces for a powerful winter storm, some meteorologists are warning on social media that “exploding trees” are possible.

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