Scientists have discovered a tropical “dynamite tree” that explosively launches seeds at 150 mph. The mechanism uses physics, ...

Will it get so cold that the trees in your yard explode and fall over? Here's the weather science behind all the "exploding ...

When sap freezes, it expands, putting pressure on the tree’s bark. If too much pressure builds up, it can pop, or “explode.” ...

As Minnesotans, along with much of the rest of the nation, hunker down for a brutally cold stretch of January weather, a new ...

WTOL 11 meteorologist John Burchfield explains the science behind 'exploding trees' and lets you know if they are really worth all the hype.

As a brutal winter storm takes shape, there are some eye-popping claims getting attention about the risk of "exploding trees." Here's what you need to know.

Experts are reacting to several viral posts on social media about the phenomenon, known as “exploding trees”, saying it’s extremely rare, but not completely unheard of. “It’s not completely being made ...

Experts say frost cracks occur when trees expand and contract unevenly during rapid temperature drops, which can cause a tree ...

As temperatures plunge and extreme cold watches spread across regions gripped by freezing weather, a new winter fear has ...

Extreme temperature drops trigger the crackling or gunshot pops heard in the forest in the midst of winter, experts said.

According to the National Forest Foundation, during spells of extreme cold or when trees haven’t had time to acclimate, the ...

Explore the forest with this beautiful spruce tree house build in Minecraft. Using spruce wood and natural shapes, this design blends into the environment and creates a peaceful survival base high ...