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Are winter tree explosions a myth or mystery?

Much online discussion has been hovering around the subject of frozen exploding trees this winter, following multiple videos ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A viral social media post warned Midwesterners about the dangers of "exploding trees" as extreme cold weather hits the region. But ...
A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Extreme weather conditions throughout the country has sparked talk of an explosive winter phenomenon. Presidents' Day sales 2026: ...
The freezing temperatures don't just impact people; the bitter cold can have a major impact on trees. One you can hear.
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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.
MUSKEGO, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Frigid temperatures can do a number on trees but despite what some videos online suggest, trees are not actually exploding - even if it can sound like it. Videos circulating ...
Severe cold temperatures hitting much of the country this week could branch out − literally. As people brace for the winter weather, some social media posts in recent days have warned of the chance ...