Over the past few days, rumors have spread on social media that parts of the country may see trees explode in their neighborhoods due to snow and extreme cold. At first glance, this might have sent ...

(KTIV/KOTA) - Extreme cold is in the forecast for communities across the country. Trees, animals, and people can all be affected by extremely cold temperatures. But can trees explode due to the cold?

When temperatures plunge and the air goes painfully still, people in northern forests sometimes hear a sharp crack that sounds like a gunshot. That eerie noise has fueled a viral claim that trees ...

(WFRV) – It’s about to be very cold in parts of the U.S., including in West Michigan. Cold weather advisory issued for subzero wind chills in West Michigan These forecasts have prompted warnings about ...

Trees don't explode in cold temperatures, but they can develop a frost crack, or vertical fissure in the tree trunk.

These forecasts have prompted warnings about protecting your water pipes, dressing for the weather, and, for some reason, the possibility of “exploding” trees. Earlier this week, posts shared to ...