The fallen limbs caused by the exploding trees threatened to take down power lines and destroy vehicles and other property.
An arctic cold front in north Texas lowered temperatures to a point that caused trees to explode, prompting residents to compare the resulting noises to"gunshots."
But even though"exploding trees" can rupture the bark, leaving"frost scars" on their surface, the trees themselves don't literally burst into splinters. Nevertheless, ice buildup on tree branches can cause heavy limbs to fall, threatening people and objects below.
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