Fears of 'exploding trees' after an extreme freeze are overblown, Texas A&M experts say

The Texas A&M Forest Service debunked a false viral claim that trees explode in the cold. Here's what can really happen.

‘Exploding Trees’ Map Shows States Most at Risk During Winter Storm

Local meteorologists warned that when coupled with wind chill, temperatures would feel as cold as minus 54 degrees. The ...
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Exploding trees? Meteorologist Brendan Johnson busts viral myth spreading on social media

The internet is buzzing with talk of “exploding trees.” While it makes for a snappy headline, meteorologist Brendan Johnson ...

Meteorologist Warns That Winter Storm Means Trees Are About to Start Exploding

On a viral post on X-formerly-Twitter, Schuster — who holds a meteorology degree and goes by “Max Velocity” on social media — ...

Here's what Texas A&M Forest Service officials say about the threat of trees 'exploding' in the cold

Here's what you need to know to stay safe.

Do Mass. residents have to prepare for exploding trees this weekend?

Massachusetts probably won’t see the kind of extreme cold necessary for trees to split this weekend. Some parts of the ...

Debunking exploding tree rumor

A debunked conspiracy theory with no basis in reality linking a power substation to injuries to the San Francisco 49ers has ...