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 ...

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

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.

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

Texans say trees are exploding due to the freezing temperatures throughout the state, courtesy of winter storm Landon, with some describing it as 'sounding like gunshots going off.' ...

What's more, Mary Shelley's exploding oak tree is scientifically accurate in another way. Oak trees have particularly rough bark, and it takes rain longer to soak them than smooth‑barked trees.