A viral claim suggested trees can explode in the Arctic cold. That's not entirely true, though they do crack under the pressure.
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Do trees really explode in the cold? An expert weighs in
What to know before the extreme cold settles in.
During periods of extreme cold, sap inside a tree can freeze, which leads to expansion. That pressure can cause tree trunks ...
The specialist, though, said he has never seen a tree “explode” due to cold temperatures, as it is extremely rare.
Apparently, concerns of exploding trees this winter have circulated online as people in multiple states prepare for more bone ...
The Iowa DNR says sap that's warmed by the sun during the day can rapidly freeze, causing it to expand when the temperatures ...
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