We have a prairie fire crabapple tree that has very severe splitting in almost all of the major branches. There is some evidence of old bark splits that have healed over that we did not notice until ...

In the type of chilly that makes a breath crystal, no noisy neighborhood can turn as noisy as one that appears to be a construction site. There is a crack, and another crack at times so loud that it ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — You may have seen the viral videos of what sounds like "exploding trees", this is a real phenomenon scientifically called frost cracking, which can lead to branches snapping and trees ...

What to know before the extreme cold settles in.

Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper Midwest this week could mean exploding trees. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The ...

Experts say trees do not explode but can crack loudly due to rapid temperature changes. This phenomenon, known as "frost cracking," occurs when tree sap freezes and expands. Young trees, thin-barked ...

Can trees explode in frigid weather? As Minnesota is home to thousands of firs and oaks, the concept of an exploding tree is troubling. What does it mean? A viral social media post shared thousands of ...

Storm-damaged trees require immediate professional assessment to prevent further property damage, power outages, and safety ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Recovery from the recent ice storm is still underway across Nashville as another round of storms approach, and damaged trees are raising new safety concerns. Split trees and ...

During a particularly hot afternoon in June, my staff and I were walking a shaded trail at Garden in the Woods in Framingham when we heard a significant cracking noise, followed by the sound of limbs ...

VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO) — Heavy rain and strong winds have left behind damaged buildings, split trees and scattered branches in southeast South Dakota. City crews in Vermillion wasted no time clearing ...