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

“EXPLODING TREES are possible in the Midwest and Northern Plains on Friday and Saturday, as temperatures are forecasted to ...

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

Amid a deep freeze that has settled in across much of the country in the wake of this past weekend's winter storm, social ...

Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and slightly cinematic) rumor called "exploding trees." ...

As monstrous winter storms rip through large parts of North America, the online rumor mills are blustering with reports of ...

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.

There is a inaccurate rumor spreading online that the extreme cold that will blanket the Midwest will make trees explode.

The Iowa DNR says sap that's warmed by the sun during the day can rapidly freeze, causing it to expand when the temperatures ...

The freezing temperatures don't just impact people; the bitter cold can have a major impact on trees. One you can hear.

As temperatures drop in Iowa this weekend, curiosity and concern about trees exploding from the cold have grown. Here's what really happens.