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 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.

6 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. 15 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.

1 day agowith severe cold hitting much of the country, some unusual phenomena like "exploding trees" could be on the way. 3 hours agowhat causes ‘exploding trees?’ a sudden and extreme drop in temperature can lead to a break in the tree called a ‘frost crack’, according to forest health specialist with the wisconsin . 1 day agowhat causes trees to 'explode' in the cold?

This relatively rare phenomenon can occur when it cools down enough for the sap inside a tree to freeze, which then expands due to its high water. 2 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.