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Experts Debunk Viral ‘Exploding Trees’ Claims as Frost Cracks During U.S. Arctic Cold

Forestry specialists say sudden deep freezes near minus 20°F can trigger loud trunk splits, not detonations.

Viral 'Exploding Trees' Claims Recast as Frost Cracks During U.S. Deep Freeze