Social media posts warning of "exploding trees" in subzero temperatures are mischaracterizing a phenomenon known as frost cracks. Frost cracks form when water inside trees freezes and expands. As a ...
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Exploding trees? A closer look at frost cracking
Frost cracks appear as vertical splits in the trunk of a tree and are the result of plant tissue expansion and contraction.
It turns out that trees can actually explode when temperatures drop. Trees can explode during extreme cold due to sap expansion when it freezes. Oak, maple, and fruit trees with high moisture are most ...
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