Fort Worth Botanic Garden horticulturist Maddie Fay told the Star-Telegram that the dramatic swing from warm to freezing ...

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

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

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

“EXPLODING TREES are possible in the Midwest and Northern Plains on Friday and Saturday, as temperatures are forecasted to ...

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

An exploding tree claim has gone viral as the U.S. brace for an Arctic blast that will send temperatures plunging, triggering ...

Tree sap is mostly water with sugars and minerals, and like many liquids, it expands when it freezes. Gradual freezes usually ...

A viral claim suggested trees can explode in the Arctic cold. That's not entirely true, though they do crack under the pressure.

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

Exploding trees? Extreme cold snaps in Chicago can cause trees to crack and burst from freezing stress. Tree experts explain ...

As temperatures plunge in Minnesota, residents are warned that the brutal cold can cause local trees to crack, especially ...