Most trees are dormant through the winter's coldest months.

Social media posts warned of "exploding trees" when temperatures drop to 20 degrees below zero.

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“EXPLODING TREES are possible in the Midwest and Northern Plains on Friday and Saturday, as temperatures are forecasted to fall 20 degrees BELOW zero!” Max Velocity, a popular meteorology account, ...

As a brutal winter storm begins to form, the majority of the US is bracing for hazardous conditions this week. Meteorologists have warned that expected subzero temperatures could cause ‘exploding ...

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

A viral claim suggested trees can explode in the Arctic cold. That's not entirely true, though they do crack under the pressure.

There is a inaccurate rumor spreading online that the extreme cold that will blanket the Midwest will make trees explode.

The Iowa DNR says sap that's warmed by the sun during the day can rapidly freeze, causing it to expand when the temperatures ...

The specialist, though, said he has never seen a tree “explode” due to cold temperatures, as it is extremely rare.

Arctic winds grip the US Midwest, fuelling record cold and viral claims of ‘exploding’ trees. Experts explain frost cracking as the polar vortex triggers life-threatening winter conditions.

A Michigan Tech University professor says trees are more likely to fall down from heavy ice and snow rather than exploding.