A guide to exploding trees. We look at what this winter occurrence is and what homeowners can do to keep trees safe on their property during extreme winters.
Social media posts warned of "exploding trees" when temperatures drop to 20 degrees below zero.
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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.
Weather Forecaster Kendra Heath breaks down the rare instance of exploding trees.