Jacksonville Journal-Courier on MSN
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.
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 ...
CT Insider on MSN
Exploding trees are going viral online. Here's why Connecticut trees aren't at risk.
Most trees are dormant through the winter's coldest months.
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