Much online discussion has been hovering around the subject of frozen exploding trees this winter, following multiple videos ...

Frost cracks appear as vertical splits in the trunk of a tree and are the result of plant tissue expansion and contraction.

After recent warnings on social media, Don Kinzler asked readers about their own frost cracks, and they delivered.

The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.

The KSL Greenhouse Show explained why winter damage happens to trees and why sometimes, extremely low temperatures cause ...

Learn the science behind "exploding trees," why extreme cold causes frost cracks and which species are most at risk.

Don Kinzler provides the truth behind the recent social media hype about 'exploding trees' from cold temperatures.

You’ve probably noticed a lot of posts on social media with warnings about trees exploding. Is this really happening? An expert weighs in. (Jan. 30, 2026) ...

COLUMBIA CITY – 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 ...

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 ...

If you thought another snowstorm this weekend was rough, brace yourself because bitter Arctic air behind it could make New Jersey’s trees crack so loudly it sounds like they’re exploding, and folks ...

MADISON, (WKOW) – Videos of trees appearing to "explode" in the cold weather have been circulating on social media. Many of these videos, however, are AI-generated, leading to widespread ...