An arctic blast has sent cold air across the United States, causing trees to break suddenly in what looks like an explosion.

With severe cold hitting much of the country, some unusual phenomena like "exploding trees" could be on the way. Here's what ...

Think "exploding trees" sound like sci-fi? As a polar vortex hits the U.S., here's some of the science behind this loud, "gunshot-like" phenomenon.

Ari Schulman, a reporter in D.C., was driving home to Alexandria along the George Washington Memorial Parkway — which passes Reagan National Airport — when he said he witnessed an explosion that he ...

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