An arctic blast has sent cold air across the United States, causing trees to break suddenly in what looks like an explosion.

Viral social media posts say trees can explode in severe temperatures. Experts say the more likely phenomenon is known as "frost cracking." ...

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

The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.

From thunder ice to Arctic blast, here’s a glossary for all the non-meteorologists and hype wary.

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

A rumor regarding “exploding trees” has been circulating online, but experts said that is not exactly what happens to trees in cold weather.

The weekend ice storm has produced reports of a rare phenomenon known as "exploding trees," although authorities said what likely is happening is popping caused by ice on ...