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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Exploding trees: the winter phenomenon behind frost cracks

Sudden severe cold can cause freezing water in outer wood to expand and split trees, producing frost cracks and explosive-sounding breaks.
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Meteorologist Warns That Winter Storm Means Trees Are About to Start Exploding

With a major winter storm about to blast pretty much every US state east of the Rocky Mountains, many are scrambling to prepare for the cold, ice, and snow. And according to popular meteorology influencer Max Schuster, there's yet another winter-weather hazard to watch out for: trees exploding in the frigid air. On a viral post on X-formerly-Twitter, Schuster - who holds a meteorology degree
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fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Thunder Ice to Exploding Trees: A Glossary of Scary Winter Storm Terms

A winter storm will bring thunder-driven freezing precipitation (thunder-ice/thunder-sleet) across the Mississippi River Valley while an extreme cold snap risks tree explosions in the Midwest.
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