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Exploding trees? A closer look at frost cracking

Frost cracks appear as vertical splits in the trunk of a tree and are the result of plant tissue expansion and contraction.
BEDDES: “It's actually time to prune apples and pears, especially with the warmer weather. The reason you prune apples and pears now and not in another ...
Viral videos about exploding trees spread online as experts explain the real cold weather science behind the dramatic Arctic phenomenon. Video shows attack on Ilhan Omar during town hall Person in ...
While cold-stunned iguanas fall from trees in Florida and videos circulate of frozen "exploding" trees in the Northeast, Southern California is working up a sweat.
Snow across the Inland Northwest has not been plentiful this season, despite the formation of a new La Niña in the waters of ...
Crews are currently battling a large fire after a natural gas line exploded at a commercial building in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Many alerts remain in place with power outages in some regions ...
All of Oakland's original redwood trees were destroyed - except for one.
Leanne and Erik Ford purchased the property in July 2025 after losing their home to the wildfires. They now plan to relocate ...
The Grammy Awards featured memorable performances, including Bruno Mars and Rosé kicking off the night with their high energy ...
Blizzard was happy to share plenty of news about their upcoming Lord of Hatred expansion for Diablo IV, but the main course ...