Will trees really explode during an extreme cold snap?

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

What are ‘exploding trees’? The winter phenomenon may not be what you think

As more than half of the United States braces for a powerful winter storm, some meteorologists are warning on social media that “exploding trees” are possible.
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Hear a weird popping noise during the winter? It could be a tree exploding

Is extreme cold weather exploding trees? Or are people getting dupped by AI videos shared online that appear to show trees ...

Ice storm slams Donelson: Falling trees, power outages leave neighbors trapped

A dangerous winter ice storm is gripping parts of Middle Tennessee, leaving neighborhoods in Donelson without power.

Exploding Trees Aren’t a Mystery. Indigenous Cultures Have Been Tracking Them for Centuries.

Exploding trees have special meaning for many Indigenous cultures, usually marking the passage of time.
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Neighbors wake up to large tree that fell down in Coconut Grove neighborhood

Residents in Coconut Grove on Sunday woke up to a scare after a large tree came crashing down on cars and power lines. Neighbors told NBC6 that they heard a loud sound just before 7 a.m., and when ...

Will trees ‘explode’ during this cold snap? Illinois arborists weigh in.

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