Frost cracks appear as vertical splits in the trunk of a tree and are the result of plant tissue expansion and contraction.

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Harsh winter weather can do some major damage to your trees, but here's how you can protect them.

The Texas A&M Forest Service debunked a false viral claim that trees explode in the cold. Here's what can really happen.

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

Weather Forecaster Kendra Heath breaks down the rare instance of exploding trees.

It's about to be very cold in parts of the U.S.

Meteorologists are warning that an incoming subzero cold snap comes with an increased risk of "exploding trees." Arborists say it's a real thing that ...

The recent cold temperatures have led to online posts claiming that trees are exploding from the cold. Emily Swihart, ...

As another storm hits New Jersey this weekend, bitter cold could trigger dramatic tree cracks that sometimes sound like ...

The term 'exploding trees' has been trending on social media, given the frigid cold temps blanketing the Midwest, and some influencers out there are fueling the misinformation. So what's the science ...

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