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No, your trees aren't going to 'explode' during extreme cold

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Will trees ‘explode’ during this cold snap? Illinois arborists weigh in.

Chicago residents are weathering a dangerous cold snap this week — but so are the trees.

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Are trees really exploding in the severe cold? Sort of.

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Midwesterners Warned About 'Exploding Trees' as Extreme Cold Watch Hits U.S.

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No, trees aren’t exploding due to the cold. But see the damage winter is causing

A cold-weather phenomenon affecting trees in Canada has gained attention due to the way it’s being described in viral social media posts.

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Can trees really explode from the cold? Here's what experts say

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What are ‘exploding trees’? The winter phenomenon may not be what you think

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Can trees explode from cold? Viral 'exploding trees' warning explained as winter storm sweeps US

Forecasters warn an extreme winter storm could trigger rare “exploding trees” across the Upper Midwest as temperatures plunge below zero, causing sap inside trees to freeze and crack bark. The storm is expected to bring widespread snow,

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Exploding trees? Meteorologist Brendan Johnson busts viral myth spreading on social media

The internet is buzzing with talk of “exploding trees.” While it makes for a snappy headline, meteorologist Brendan Johnson explains why it’s just more misleading clickbait.

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OMG! People are saying it's so cold trees will explode. That viral claim may be overblown

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 in much of Canada and the U.

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Wisconsin DNR responds to viral posts on 'exploding trees'

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