No, trees don’t explode when it gets cold
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FARGO — A phenomenon called “frost crack,” sometimes referred to on social media as “exploding trees,” is gaining attention as temperatures in Minnesota and North Dakota are expected to drop to 20 degrees below zero.
Three trees fell near patrons at the 17th tee during second round play at the Masters on Friday. The trees came crashing down due to wind around 4:20 p.m., shortly before the tournament was suspended because of weather concerns around Augusta National Golf ...
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The trees at Augusta National Golf Club are an integral part of the Masters tournament ambience and the course’s unparalleled beauty. They’re even prominently featured in the chorus of Dave Loggins’ song “Augusta,” the ...
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Thunder ice to exploding trees: A glossary of scary winter storm terms
A guide for all the non-meteorologists and hype wary.