The fallen limbs caused by the exploding trees threatened to take down power lines and destroy vehicles and other property.

Texans are witnessing 'exploding trees' they say sound 'like gunshots going off' amid brutal winter storm By Yelena Dzhanova ...

Earth Science Texas Trees Are Exploding Due to Cold Weather Residents reported hearing what sounded like gunshots go off as the cold weather caused sap in the trees to expand.

Exploding trees is not a new phenomenon, but it is one that many are unfamiliar with. As temperatures fall, tree sap begins to freeze and expand within the trees’ branches, generating huge ...

North Texas residents alarmed by popping and snapping outside say they’re experiencing an unusual phenomenon of "exploding trees." The trees "explode" when water in the tree's sap freezes and ...

Exploding Trees? Cold Temps Make Texas Trees Burst Freezing temperatures in early February caused so-called “frost cracks” in trees across north Texas.

Trees, which stick out of the ground like natural lightning rods, make this route a little bit easier. What happens when lightning strikes a tree depends in part on how long it's been raining.

news Man Survives Exploding Tree After Lightning Strike The power of Mother Nature hit very close to home for a young man this past weekend. Get details.