Exploding Trees? Cold Temps Make Texas Trees Burst Freezing temperatures in early February caused so-called “frost cracks” in trees across north Texas.

Some residents in Collin County who remain without power from the winter storm say they’re experiencing an unusual phenomenon of exploding trees.

Exploding trees is not a new phenomenon, but it is one that many are unfamiliar with. As temperatures fall, tree sap begins to freeze and expand within the trees’ branches, generating huge ...

Earth Science Texas Trees Are Exploding Due to Cold Weather Residents reported hearing what sounded like gunshots go off as the cold weather caused sap in the trees to expand.

Over the last decade, there have been numerous accounts of "exploding" palm trees, particularly throughout the Los Angeles, San Diego and Coachella Valley areas. Subsequently, the famous trees ...

Texans are witnessing 'exploding trees' they say sound 'like gunshots going off' amid brutal winter storm By Yelena Dzhanova ...

The fallen limbs caused by the exploding trees threatened to take down power lines and destroy vehicles and other property.

A Stockton couple says they were startled to hear a big explosion from their front yard this week that turned out to be their old oak tree blowing up, scattering pieces up and down the street.

What's more, Mary Shelley's exploding oak tree is scientifically accurate in another way. Oak trees have particularly rough bark, and it takes rain longer to soak them than smooth‑barked trees.