Much online discussion has been hovering around the subject of frozen exploding trees this winter, following multiple videos ...

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 ...

Frost cracks appear as vertical splits in the trunk of a tree and are the result of plant tissue expansion and contraction.

After recent warnings on social media, Don Kinzler asked readers about their own frost cracks, and they delivered.

The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.

The KSL Greenhouse Show explained why winter damage happens to trees and why sometimes, extremely low temperatures cause ...

Trees are cracking in Oak Creek, and no, they're not exploding because of the cold. Oak Creek DPW Forestry Foreman Spencer Szuta shares what you can do.

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

Nashville’s ice storm went viral with "exploding trees," power outages and celebrities like Jessie James Decker sharing ...

Don Kinzler provides the truth behind the recent social media hype about 'exploding trees' from cold temperatures.

You’ve probably noticed a lot of posts on social media with warnings about trees exploding. Is this really happening? An expert weighs in. (Jan. 30, 2026) ...

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