An extreme arctic blast is expected to impact southeast Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest. Online rumors claim extreme cold causes trees to explode, but experts say the truth is less dramatic. Arborists ...

Frost cracks occur when sap inside trees quickly freezes as temperatures drop. The condition affects trees with softer bark, ...

Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and slightly cinematic) rumor called "exploding trees." ...

While the Wisconsin DNR says ‘exploding’ may be an exaggeration, there is a risk for frost cracking. That happens when the sap inside a tree gets below freezing, and expands.

The National Forest Foundation says tree explosions are possible under certain circumstances, requiring “spells of extreme ...

The internet is buzzing with talk of “exploding trees.” While it makes for a snappy headline, meteorologist Brendan Johnson ...

An incoming Arctic blast will send temperatures plunging and trigger a massive and long-lasting winter storm. But will it ...

Brutally cold wind chills are set to grip the Chicago area this week, and warming centers are opening around the region.

A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...

The Wisconsin DNR says birch and maple trees are most likely to be affected, but it can happen to any kind as long as the ...

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Meteorologists link polar vortex cold snaps to exploding trees, noting limited risk to people but greater danger from falling branches and damaged trunks.