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| A tree trunk that exploded after being hit by lightning |
Exploding Trees
1- Things like extremely cold temperatures will cause trees to explode under certain circumstances!
2- The explosions can actually be caused by three different elements: cold, fire, and lightning.
3- It is also caused by stresses in the tree trunks.
4- For example, Maple trees explode when their sap freezes and it’s said to sound like a gunshot.
4- For example, Maple trees explode when their sap freezes and it’s said to sound like a gunshot.
5- The Sioux and the Cree Native Americans call the first new moon of the year as the “Moon of the cold exploding trees.”
6- Some trees, like the eucalyptus native to Australia are highly flammable and explode during bush fires.
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