An arctic blast has sent cold air across the United States, causing trees to break suddenly in what looks like an explosion.

With severe cold hitting much of the country, some unusual phenomena like "exploding trees" could be on the way. Here's what to know.

Viral social media posts say trees can explode in severe temperatures. Experts say the more likely phenomenon is known as ...

North Jerseyans should be aware of the effects of extreme cold this weekend, from frostbite and numbness to ... exploding ...

Social media posts warned of "exploding trees" when temperatures drop to 20 degrees below zero.

Forecasters warn an extreme winter storm could trigger rare “exploding trees” across the Upper Midwest as temperatures plunge below zero, causing sap inside trees to freeze and crack bark. The storm ...

Meteorologists say that water rapidly freezing in the soil amid bitterly cold temperatures can make a startling noise and ...

Most trees are dormant through the winter's coldest months.

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.

From thunder ice to Arctic blast, here’s a glossary for all the non-meteorologists and hype wary.

A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...

As Minnesotans, along with much of the rest of the nation, hunker down for a brutally cold stretch of January weather, a new winter concern is starting to go viral on social media. On Wednesday, ...