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

Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and slightly cinematic) rumor called "exploding trees." ...

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

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

Social media has been awash with AI-generated videos of trees “exploding” because of extreme cold, but is there truth to the phenomenon?

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

When temperatures plunge and the air goes painfully still, people in northern forests sometimes hear a sharp crack that ...

Learn the science behind "exploding trees," why extreme cold causes frost cracks and which species are most at risk.

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

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

You may have read about this viral story online – a warning to be wary of “exploding trees”. But is it really something to be concerned about? While there is some science explaining "exploding" trees, ...

Experts say trees do not explode but can crack loudly due to rapid temperature changes. This phenomenon, known as "frost ...