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Trees are not exploding due to extreme cold

What are "exploding trees"? Here's what can really happen to trees in cold weather

Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and slightly cinematic) rumor called " exploding trees ."

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Exploding trees from cold in South Dakota? Here's what really happens

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Will trees really explode during an extreme cold snap?

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No, trees don’t explode when it gets cold, but they do go pop

While many trees are dormant these months — and will remain so until their leaves and flowers burst through in the springtime — they sure can create a cacophony in the still of winter.

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What are ‘exploding trees’? The winter phenomenon may not be what you think

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Will extreme cold cause ‘exploding trees' in Chicago area? An expert weighs in

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Can trees 'explode' during winter weather?

"During spells of extreme cold or when trees haven’t had time to acclimate, the life-sustaining sap inside a tree can begin to freeze," the foundation said on its website.

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Trees will NOT explode in the cold weather

No, trees won't explode in the cold, but they might crack

‘Exploding Trees’ Map Shows States Most at Risk During Winter Storm

Local meteorologists warned that when coupled with wind chill, temperatures would feel as cold as minus 54 degrees. The temperatures are life-threatening to humans and can also cause trees to "explode," according to a meteorologist who warned of the phenomenon on X on Tuesday night.

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Why are people googling exploding trees ahead of the winter storm? CNN’s Harry Enten explains.

CNN Chief Data Reporter talks to Erin Burnett about why people are googling exploding trees in anticipation of this weekend’s extreme Winter weather.