When cold arrives fast like this, some people report sightings of “exploding trees.” Trees don’t actually blow up like fireworks, but they can split suddenly with a loud “bang.” This is called a ...

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 ...

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.

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

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

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

Can trees really explode in the extreme cold? Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper ...

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

“This Arctic blast will be accompanied by gusty winds, leading to dangerous wind chills. The coldest wind chills may fall below -50 across the Northern Plains. Extreme cold warnings, extreme cold ...

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

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

A 15th-century manuscript shows trees bearing (clockwise from top left): sweet apples, jujubes, lemons, cherries, dates, and sour apples. By 7,000 years ago, people in New Guinea were cultivating ...