As temperatures drop in Iowa this weekend, curiosity and concern about trees exploding from the cold have grown. Here's what ...

Frost cracking in trees, may lead to loud "explosion" type noises over central Wisconsin as the arctic air arrives ...

As extreme cold grips large portions of the U.S. this week, residents in several states have reported startling noises coming from trees, loud cracks and pops that some have likened to small ...

Meteorologists are warning that an incoming subzero cold snap comes with an increased risk of "exploding trees." Arborists ...

Harsh winter weather can do some major damage to your trees, but here's how you can protect them.

While the weight of freezing rain, ice and snow can damage branches, there is another kind of injury that comes with the extreme cold, experts say.

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

Exploding trees? Extreme cold snaps in Chicago can cause trees to crack and burst from freezing stress. Tree experts explain ...

Tree sap is mostly water with sugars and minerals, and like many liquids, it expands when it freezes. Gradual freezes usually ...

Sudden or severe cold temperature can cause trees to experience "frost crack." NPR's Scott Simon talks with Bill McNee of the ...

Think "exploding trees" sound like sci-fi? As a polar vortex hits the U.S., here's some of the science behind this loud, ...