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

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

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

We're not even one month into 2026, and with everything that's happening, now we have to deal with exploding trees? No, not entirely. But a sudden deep freeze is going to send temperatures plummeting ...

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

They say it's more of an explosion sound than an actual explosion. It's when water or sap builds up in a tree, freezes, and rapidly expands.

Most trees are dormant through the winter's coldest months.

As we brace for a major winter storm this weekend, Michigan is set to experience some of the coldest temperatures in years. With daytime highs plunging into the single digits and wind chills ...

Meteorologists are warning that an incoming subzero cold snap comes with an increased risk of "exploding trees." Arborists say it's a real thing that ...

Exploding trees? Extreme cold snaps in Chicago can cause trees to crack and burst from freezing stress. Tree experts explain the science behind the shocking sounds.

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

While cold-stunned iguanas fall from trees in Florida and videos circulate of frozen "exploding" trees in the Northeast, ...