Exploding Trees In Winter

3 hours agoforecasters are warning that a brutal winter storm bringing snow, ice, and dangerously low temperatures could trigger a rare and alarming phenomenon known as “exploding trees” across parts. 20 hours agomichigan and wisconsin face extreme cold this weekend and some trees could literally explode as temperatures drop below zero. 20 hours agosubzero temperatures can cause pressure to build inside certain trees, leading to loud cracks and even explosive splits.

2 hours agoas dangerously cold air grips the northern u.s., forecasters warn that extreme temperatures could trigger a rare winter phenomenon: Trees splitting or ‘exploding’ as frozen sap. 2 hours agoas temperatures plunge in minnesota, residents are warned that the brutal cold can cause local trees to crack, especially maples and birches, putting their health at risk.

20 hours ago“when i was in maine, trees were exploding because it got so cold they sounded like bombs,” wrote donny taylor. “up in michigan last winter, there were tonnes of natural forests. 6 hours agoas frigid air hits minnesota, iowa, and south dakota, trees are 'exploding' due to extreme cold.

When a winter wind stirs the frozen trees, they sometimes appear to burst vertically. When it was 40 degrees below zero at night, i lay awake and listened to the trees explode.