Forecasters warn an extreme winter storm could trigger rare “exploding trees” across the Upper Midwest as temperatures plunge below zero, causing sap inside trees to freeze and crack bark. The storm ...

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

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

Meteorologists link polar vortex cold snaps to exploding trees, noting limited risk to people but greater danger from falling branches and damaged trunks.

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