When temperatures plunge and the air goes painfully still, people in northern forests sometimes hear a sharp crack that sounds like a gunshot. That eerie noise has fueled a viral claim that trees ...

Yes, but it is very rare. If there were a sudden burst of cold air, and trees still had liquid sap, then the water in that sap could freeze, expand, and cause the bark to split suddenly. It is a ...

If this winter hasn’t been cold enough for you, imagine how a tree “explosion” could make it worse. As temperatures drop in multiple states across the United States, a viral social media post of the ...

Despite social media rumors circulating during the extreme cold snap, experts say trees are not going to explode — but homeowners should still be prepared for winter-related damage elsewhere. Much ...