Social media posts warned of "exploding trees" when temperatures drop to 20 degrees below zero.
Most trees are dormant through the winter's coldest months.
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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.
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An arctic blast has sent cold air across the United States, causing trees to break suddenly in what looks like an explosion.
Recent winter storms across North America have sparked viral social media posts warning of a dramatic phenomenon: exploding ...
North Jerseyans should be aware of the effects of extreme cold this weekend, from frostbite and numbness to ... exploding trees?