Social media posts warned of "exploding trees" when temperatures drop to 20 degrees below zero.
“EXPLODING TREES are possible in the Midwest and Northern Plains on Friday and Saturday, as temperatures are forecasted to ...
Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and slightly cinematic) rumor called "exploding trees." ...
Amid a deep freeze that has settled in across much of the country in the wake of this past weekend's winter storm, social ...
The Iowa DNR says sap that's warmed by the sun during the day can rapidly freeze, causing it to expand when the temperatures ...
As monstrous winter storms rip through large parts of North America, the online rumor mills are blustering with reports of ...
As temperatures drop in Iowa this weekend, curiosity and concern about trees exploding from the cold have grown. Here's what really happens.
WTOL 11 meteorologist John Burchfield explains the science behind 'exploding trees' and lets you know if they are really ...