What to know before the extreme cold settles in.

When temperatures plunge and the air goes painfully still, people in northern forests sometimes hear a sharp crack that ...

As Oklahomans weather bitter cold, some social media posts in recent days have warned of exploding trees. But experts say that's not entirely true.

More than 200 million Americans are bracing for what promises to be a bone-chilling and potentially catastrophic winter storm this weekend, threatening travel and power outages across more than two ...

North Jerseyans should be aware of the effects of extreme cold this weekend, from frostbite and numbness to ... exploding ...

A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...

Online rumors claim extreme cold causes trees to explode, but experts say the truth is less dramatic. Freezing temperatures cause sap and moisture to contract, creating "cracking" sounds without the ...

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Hazardous conditions are expected throughout much of the nation as a major winter storm continues to take shape this week. Days ahead of the storm’s expected arrival, there were ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As Oklahomans brace for the winter weather, some social media posts in recent days have warned of the chance for exploding trees.

Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper Midwest this week could mean exploding trees. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The ...