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Minnesota, extreme cold and tree cracking

Are Minnesota's trees in danger of "exploding" in impending cold snap? Not so fast, WCCO meteorologist says.

As Minnesotans, along with much of the rest of the nation, hunker down for a brutally cold stretch of January weather, a new winter concern is starting to go viral on social media.

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‘Exploding trees’ risk for Michigan, Minnesota as temperatures plummet—Can trees explode due to extreme cold?

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Meteorologist warns of 'exploding tree' risk as extreme cold hits Minnesota

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Are ‘exploding trees’ real? Expert explains viral winter videos | ChicagoLIVE

A Morton Arboretum plant knowledge specialist explains why trees can crack during winter and what viewers are seeing in viral videos.

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Meteorologists warn of ‘exploding trees’ as brutal cold snap expected to usher in subzero temps

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Can severe cold cause exploding trees? Kind of. They're frost cracks

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

With severe cold hitting much of the country, some unusual phenomena like "exploding trees" could be on the way. Here's what to know.

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'Exploding trees' aren’t as scary as they sound, experts say

Experts say frost cracks occur when trees expand and contract unevenly during rapid temperature drops, which can cause a tree to fracture or even make deck boards pop. “It can sound like a gunshot,” said Joseph Zeleznik,

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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’ Map Shows States Most at Risk During Winter Storm

Local meteorologists warned that when coupled with wind chill, temperatures would feel as cold as minus 54 degrees. The temperatures are life-threatening to humans and can also cause trees to "explode," according to a meteorologist who warned of the phenomenon on X on Tuesday night.

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

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.