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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.
Exploding trees may be taking over your social media feed, but a local gardening expert says you are unlikely to see them in ...
When temperatures plunge and the air goes painfully still, people in northern forests sometimes hear a sharp crack that ...
Weather Forecaster Kendra Heath breaks down the rare instance of exploding trees.
Most trees are dormant through the winter's coldest months.
The KSL Greenhouse Show explained why winter damage happens to trees and why sometimes, extremely low temperatures cause ...
A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery is overblown.
Here’s how it works: During a sudden cold snap, the sap and water inside a tree’s trunk freeze and expand. If this expansion ...
Is extreme cold weather exploding trees? Or are people getting dupped by AI videos shared online that appear to show trees exploding in the old.
After recent warnings on social media, Don Kinzler asked readers about their own frost cracks, and they delivered.
Learn about Exploding trees, its causes, signs, warnings, and safety tips in this article perfect for winter storm prep and ...
Massachusetts probably won’t see the kind of extreme cold necessary for trees to split this weekend. Some parts of the Berkshires could see low temperatures of -6 degrees on Friday night into Saturday ...