As Oklahomans weather bitter cold, some social media posts in recent days have warned of exploding trees. But experts say ...

A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." ...

The online fascination has spawned videos, maps and memes. But what is actually going on, and can it happen in West Michigan?

People online are saying the extreme cold will make trees explode. It seems crazy, or is it? Elton Rogers from the Wisconsin ...

Water expands as it freezes, which can create stress between the colder, contracting outer bark and the relatively warmer inner wood. That stress can cause the bark or trunk to split suddenly, ...

With severe cold hitting much of the country, some unusual phenomena like "exploding trees" could be on the way. Here's what to know.

As temperatures plunge in Minnesota, residents are warned that the brutal cold can cause local trees to crack, especially ...

The Iowa DNR says sap that's warmed by the sun during the day can rapidly freeze, causing it to expand when the temperatures ...