Forecasters warn an extreme winter storm could trigger rare “exploding trees” across the Upper Midwest as temperatures plunge ...

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

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.

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

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

The internet is buzzing with talk of “exploding trees.” While it makes for a snappy headline, meteorologist Brendan Johnson ...

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

It turns out that trees can actually explode when temperatures drop.

We're not even one month into 2026, and with everything that's happening, now we have to deal with exploding trees? No, not ...

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

Experts say it’s extremely rare, but not completely unheard of.

One expert suggested the phenomenon is actually called "frost cracking" ...