Experts are reacting to several viral posts on social media about the phenomenon, known as “exploding trees”, saying it’s extremely rare, but not completely unheard of. “It’s not completely being made ...
As a brutal winter storm takes shape, there are some eye-popping claims getting attention about the risk of "exploding trees." Here's what you need to know.
When sap freezes, it expands, putting pressure on the tree’s bark. If too much pressure builds up, it can pop, or “explode.” ...
Extreme cold is in the forecast for some parts of KOTA Territory. Trees, animals, and people can all be affected by extremely ...
Experts say frost cracks occur when trees expand and contract unevenly during rapid temperature drops, which can cause a tree ...
WTOL 11 meteorologist John Burchfield explains the science behind 'exploding trees' and lets you know if they are really worth all the hype.
Can trees really explode in the extreme cold? Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper ...
Meteorologists link polar vortex cold snaps to exploding trees, noting limited risk to people but greater danger from falling branches and damaged trunks.
Amidst plenty of viral posts regarding ‘exploding’ trees due to cold temperatures, officials with the DNR provided some clarification. WFRV talked with a Forest Health ...
In tropical forests across Central and South America, a quiet tree hides one of the most violent forms of seed dispersal ...
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) — A $37 million drainage project underway on Bleckley Drive in the Crown Heights neighborhood since June has divided residents — not over flooding itself, but over what the ...
As it begins to look a lot more like Christmas, Americans are discussing the appropriate time to trim their tree. Balsam Hill, the California-based artificial tree company, recently released its own ...