(KTIV/KOTA) - Extreme cold is in the forecast for communities across the country. Trees, animals, and people can all be affected by extremely cold temperatures. But can trees explode due to the cold?

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 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — You may have seen the videos circulating on social media, appearing to show trees exploding in the bitter cold. The fascination has spawned plenty of jokes and speculation. But ...

A viral claim suggested trees can explode in the Arctic cold. That's not entirely true, though they do crack under the pressure. A viral claim suggested trees can explode in the Arctic cold. That's ...

North Jerseyans should be aware of the effects of extreme cold this weekend, from frostbite and numbness to ... exploding trees? That last item is a possibility, according to a viral post on X from ...

It's all over the internet this week - trees "exploding" in the cold. I'm getting messages, memes and TikToks sent to me about it. It's funny (in a way), but let's set aside expectation from reality ...

If this winter hasn’t been cold enough for you, imagine how a tree “explosion” could make it worse. As temperatures drop in multiple states across the United States, a viral social media post of the ...

It’s cold this weekend in North Texas — with temperatures possibly reaching record amounts of cold overnight Sunday, Jan. 25 into Monday, Jan. 26. But is that cold enough to make a tree “explode” — a ...

These forecasts have prompted warnings about protecting your water pipes, dressing for the weather, and, for some reason, the possibility of “exploding” trees. Earlier this week, posts shared to ...