Extreme Cold Exploding Trees

2 days agoin any case, exploding trees aren’t something to avoid—but the polar vortex that can cause it certainly is. How to stay safe in extreme cold 18 hours agocan trees actually explode in winter?

14 hours agoforecasters expect extreme cold in the northern midwest, with friday and saturday highs staying in the single digits and wind chills diving far lower. 2 days agothe extreme cold from an incoming winter blast could make some trees "explode," a viral social media post claims — but don't expect trees to start blowing up like cars in an action movie. 23 hours agohere's a brief explanation about whether there is a risk of "exploding trees" in this bitter weather — and other ways extreme temperature changes can make things go boom.

2 days agothat’s what’s happening with the tree.” there are “numerous historic and current observations” of trees exploding due to extreme cold, according to the national forest foundation. 2 days agowith severe cold hitting much of the country, some unusual phenomena like "exploding trees" could be on the way. 3 days agous news viral 'exploding trees' warning explained:

Can trees explode from cold as winter storm sweeps us? 2 days agowhile the weight of freezing rain, ice and snow can damage branches, there is another kind of injury that comes with the extreme cold, experts say. Extreme cold snaps in chicago can cause trees to crack and burst from freezing stress.

Tree experts explain the science behind the shocking sounds.