| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 23, 2026, 10:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 23, 2026, 10:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/exploding-trees-cold-weather-michigan/ |
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Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero,
social media lights up with a scary (and slightly cinematic) rumor called " [
exploding trees ][8] ."
Videos circulate of loud, gunshot-like bangs ringing out in the forest,
accompanied by captions warning that trees expl...