Frost cracking in trees, may lead to loud "explosion" type noises over central Wisconsin as the arctic air arrives

As extreme cold grips large portions of the U.S. this week, residents in several states have reported startling noises coming from trees, loud cracks and pops that some have likened to small explosions, according to Men’s Journal.

“I have never seen a tree explode in 24 years."

A tree explosion may sound like a gunshot, but experts say they are misunderstood.

Meteorologists are warning that an incoming subzero cold snap comes with an increased risk of "exploding trees." Arborists say it's a real thing that

A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk."