WTOL 11 meteorologist John Burchfield explains the science behind 'exploding trees' and lets you know if they are really ...

Across the world, winter’s sudden freezes trigger sharp, gunshot-like cracks in trees, known as frost cracking. While ...

As winter storms sweep across the nation, a curious phenomenon has caught the attention of many: the risk of trees 'exploding.' This article delves into the science behind this intriguing claim, ...

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

As an Arctic blast drives temperatures far below zero across the US, meteorologists have issued ‘exploding trees’ warnings.

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As more than half of the United States braces for a powerful winter storm, some meteorologists are warning on social media that “exploding trees” are possible.

Will it get so cold that the trees in your yard explode and fall over? Here's the weather science behind all the "exploding ...