Learn what frost quakes are, why they happen, and why they sound like sudden booms.

Here’s how it works: During a sudden cold snap, the sap and water inside a tree’s trunk freeze and expand. If this expansion ...

The Nashua fire chief described Monday's response to a gas leak, explosion and fire as a "complete success," even though ...

Viral social media posts say trees can explode in severe temperatures. Experts say the more likely phenomenon is known as "frost cracking." ...

North Jerseyans should be aware of the effects of extreme cold this weekend, from frostbite and numbness to ... exploding ...

Officials said one firefighter was released from the hospital, while the other two remained hospitalized overnight.

When temperatures plunge and the air goes painfully still, people in northern forests sometimes hear a sharp crack that ...

Viral social media posts are warning about "exploding trees" during a major winter storm. The phenomenon, known as "frost cracks," is real but trees rarely explode completely. This is unlikely to ...

Waking up to a sound ‘louder than a bomb blast’ and the ground shaking was a frightening experience – and one that a tenant ...

Crews are currently battling a large fire after a natural gas line exploded at a commercial building in Nashua, New Hampshire.