Fears of 'exploding trees' after an extreme freeze are overblown, Texas A&M experts say

The Texas A&M Forest Service debunked a false viral claim that trees explode in the cold. Here's what can really happen.
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Don’t worry: ‘Exploding trees’ aren’t what they sound like

Social media posts warned of "exploding trees" when temperatures drop to 20 degrees below zero.

Here's what Texas A&M Forest Service officials say about the threat of trees 'exploding' in the cold

Here's what you need to know to stay safe.

Meteorologists warn of ‘exploding trees’ as brutal cold snap expected to usher in subzero temps

A tree-mendous freeze. Forecasters are warning that expected subzero temperatures could cause trees to explode as a brutal ...

‘Exploding trees’ risk for Michigan, Minnesota as temperatures plummet—Can trees explode due to extreme cold?

On Friday and Saturday, the maximum temperature is expected to remain in the single digits, with wind chills. Friday, ...