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

Certain ant species are famous for their ability to explode, a suicidal defense mechanism. Read here to learn how and when ...

This video was originally posted to TikTok in April 2021. Hosted by: Hank Green (he/him) Christie Wilcox: Writer Luke Rosener ...

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

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

A Fallbrook couple says California state agriculture employees went onto their private property and threatened to arrest them over their fruit trees, raising concerns about how far the state will go ...

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

Exploding trees may be taking over your social media feed, but a local gardening expert says you are unlikely to see them in your own backyard.

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.

MINOT, ND (KXNET) — As extreme cold temperatures continue to rock states across the country, like North Dakota, videos of “exploding trees” have popped up all over social media. But experts say ...