In tropical forests across Central and South America, a quiet tree hides one of the most violent forms of seed dispersal found in nature. Known to scientists as Hura crepitans and to locals as the ...

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Frost cracks appear as vertical splits in the trunk of a tree and are the result of plant tissue expansion and contraction.

Weather Forecaster Kendra Heath breaks down the rare instance of exploding trees.

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

If you’ve been online lately, you may have seen alarming headlines claiming that “exploding trees” are waking people up across the country. The reports describe a loud bang in the middle of the night, ...

Exploding trees may be taking over your social media feed, but a local gardening expert says you are unlikely to see them in your own backyard.

As temperatures plunge in Minnesota, residents are warned that the brutal cold can cause local trees to crack, especially maples and birches, putting their health at risk.

DETROIT (WWJ) – A rumor regarding “exploding trees” has been circulating online, but experts said that is not exactly what happens to trees in cold weather. Bert Cregg is a professor of horticulture ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As Oklahomans brace for the winter weather, some social media posts in recent days have warned of the chance for exploding trees.