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Are trees really exploding in the severe cold? Sort of.

Severe cold temperatures hitting much of the country this week could branch out − literally.

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

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Are trees exploding due to cold? Or is there a different weather phenomenon happening?

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Trees will NOT explode in the cold weather

There is a wild and inaccurate rumor spreading online that extreme cold, which will blanket the Midwest, will make trees explode.

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So cold that trees will explode? Not exactly, expert explains

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

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Can trees explode from cold? Viral 'exploding trees' warning explained as winter storm sweeps US

Forecasters warn an extreme winter storm could trigger rare “exploding trees” across the Upper Midwest as temperatures plunge below zero, causing sap inside trees to freeze and crack bark. The storm is expected to bring widespread snow,

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Exploding trees? Meteorologist Brendan Johnson busts viral myth spreading on social media

The internet is buzzing with talk of “exploding trees.” While it makes for a snappy headline, meteorologist Brendan Johnson explains why it’s just more misleading clickbait.

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OMG! People are saying it's so cold trees will explode. That viral claim may be overblown

We're not even one month into 2026, and with everything that's happening, now we have to deal with exploding trees? No, not entirely. But a sudden deep freeze is going to send temperatures plummeting in much of Canada and the U.

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Wisconsin DNR responds to viral posts on 'exploding trees'

Experts say it’s extremely rare, but not completely unheard of.