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

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

In the 1800s, eucalyptus trees were proposed as a solution to timber shortages. Matty explained how, after seeing Zootopia 2, ...

The recent cold temperatures have led to online posts claiming that trees are exploding from the cold. Emily Swihart, Horticulture Educator with the University of Illinois Extension, spoke with Our ...

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If you’ve been online lately, you may have seen alarming headlines claiming that “exploding trees” are waking people up ...

The freezing temperatures don't just impact people; the bitter cold can have a major impact on trees. One you can hear.

Frost cracks occur when sap inside trees quickly freezes as temperatures drop. The condition affects trees with softer bark, particularly maples and lindens. “That kind of happens with maples and ...

This winter, you may hear loud cracking sounds in the woods. Known as "exploding trees" or frost cracks, the phenomenon is ...

I heard a new term this week, “exploding trees.” After more than 30 years with Purdue Extension, I’ve never heard a Purdue specialist use it. But it’s currently a popular story in the media and on ...