Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and ...

So while exploding trees may sound concerning, National Weather Service meteorologist Caitlyn Mensch believes Bay Staters ...

The freezing temperatures don't just impact people; the bitter cold can have a major impact on trees. One you can hear.

An exploding tree claim has gone viral as the U.S. brace for an Arctic blast that will send temperatures plunging, triggering ...

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

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

Think "exploding trees" sound like sci-fi? As a polar vortex hits the U.S., here's some of the science behind this loud, ...

“EXPLODING TREES are possible in the Midwest and Northern Plains on Friday and Saturday, as temperatures are forecasted to ...

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

It is indeed possible for trees to split apart in extreme conditions and to do so quite noisily, she said, typically when ...

Mechanism of Frost Cracks: When the temperature falls sharply, the liquid inside trees expands as it freezes, creating physical pressure that can result in vertical splits along the trunk. These ...

You may have heard rumors from social media about exploding trees during bouts of extreme cold; Omaha's Weather Leader is here to put the hype to rest.