Learn the science behind "exploding trees," why extreme cold causes frost cracks and which species are most at risk.

Snow across the Inland Northwest has not been plentiful this season, despite the formation of a new La Niña in the waters of ...

The recent cold temperatures have led to online posts claiming that trees are exploding from the cold. Emily Swihart, Horticulture Educator with the University of Illinois Extension, spoke with Our ...

Additional research suggests that keeping trees well hydrated (watered) going into winter may also help. University of ...

Recent winter storms across North America have sparked viral social media posts warning of a dramatic phenomenon: exploding ...

Videos of trees appearing to "explode" in the cold weather have been circulating on social media. Many of these videos, ...

This article originally published at ‘Exploding trees' are going viral online. Here's why Connecticut trees aren't at risk..

An arctic blast has sent cold air across the United States, causing trees to break suddenly in what looks like an explosion.

If you’ve been online lately, you may have seen alarming headlines claiming that “exploding trees” are waking people up ...

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

If you heard a loud cracking or popping noise, or maybe even felt the ground shake a little, you might have experienced a frost quake.

A guide to exploding trees. We look at what this winter occurrence is and what homeowners can do to keep trees safe on their ...