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

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

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Videos of trees appearing to "explode" in the cold weather have been circulating on social media. Many of these videos, ...

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 ...

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The term 'exploding trees' has been trending on social media, given the frigid cold temps blanketing the Midwest, and some influencers out there are fueling the misinformation. So what's the science ...