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Exploding trees made quite a few headlines last month when temperatures dropped across much of the country. While the claim of trees exploding certainly grabs attention, it is a little exaggerated. So ...

Back in January, exploding trees made headlines, following frigid temperatures that took hold of the U.S. Midwest. The extreme conditions -- with the thermometer hovering around the -30°C mark in some ...

The trees will likely survive, but may face long-term consequences. Back in January, exploding trees made headlines, following frigid temperatures that took hold of the U.S. Midwest. The extreme ...