Washington lawmakers expected wind-exposed trees to fall and hurt people, but decided the environmental benefits were worth the risk, Assistant Attorney General Joshua Schaer told the state Supreme ...

Destructive winds during storms and cyclones often cause tree failures, especially through uprooting and stem breakage. However, how trees respond to wind under various forest configurations and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Trees may seem sedentary, but movement is a big part of their ...

Social media posts warning of "exploding trees" in subzero temperatures are mischaracterizing a phenomenon known as frost cracks. Frost cracks form when water inside trees freezes and expands. As a ...

A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...

INTERSECTION OF BRIDGE ROAD AND US ONE ARI HAIT IS LIVE ALONG BRIDGE ROAD, WHERE THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAYS THE WINDS WERE THE STRONGEST. ARI, WHAT DOES THE DAMAGE LOOK LIKE THERE? THERE? WELL, ...

With the height of hurricane season here, you should know how to minimize wind damage. Trees and shrubs can grow too large or unbalanced to be able to withstand windstorms so it is wise to learn how ...

As an Arctic blast settles over the northern United States, a viral warning has seized social media: it is going to get so cold that trees will literally explode. The phrase is dramatic, but it is ...

Forest configuration, defined by tree density and spacing, affects trees’ resistance against powerful winds. In this study, the thinned plot experienced tree failures due to Typhoon Trami, while the ...