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

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

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A viral social media post warned Midwesterners about the dangers of "exploding trees" as extreme cold weather hits the region. But ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Severe cold temperatures hitting much of the country this week could branch out − literally. As people brace for the winter ...

North Jerseyans should be aware of the effects of extreme cold this weekend, from frostbite and numbness to ... exploding trees?

As Oklahomans weather bitter cold, some social media posts in recent days have warned of exploding trees. But experts say that's not entirely true.

Here’s how it works: During a sudden cold snap, the sap and water inside a tree’s trunk freeze and expand. If this expansion ...

Severe cold temperatures hitting much of the country this week could branch out − literally. As people brace for the winter weather, some social media posts in recent days have warned of the chance ...