What Is a Frost Quake-And Why Does It Sound Like an Explosion?

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

Those loud booms aren't earthquakes. What to know about 'frost quakes' in Nashville

Overnight on Jan. 26, many people online reported hearing loud booms, mistakenly assuming they were tremors or earthquakes ...

Things that go bump in the cold: What is a frost quake?

A frost quake, or a cryoseism, might sound scary, but it is a fascinating phenomenon.
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What are frost quakes? That popping noise, tremor could be a sign of cryoseism

If you heard a loud cracking or popping noise, or maybe even felt the ground shake a little, you might have experienced a ...

What do frost quakes sound like? Kentuckians may hear loud 'boom' in extreme cold

Loud "booms" have been reported in south central Kentucky. Is it a frost quake? What to know ...

What is 'frost crack' and how does it affects trees?

Sudden or severe cold temperature can cause trees to experience "frost crack." NPR's Scott Simon talks with Bill McNee of the ...

What is a frost quake? You might have heard one in Kentucky this weekend

Laurel County residents reported hearing loud "booms" or popping noises after a massive snow storm rolled through Kentucky ...
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When is Ohio’s first frost? A look at what to expect and why it matters

In northwest Ohio, the average first frost usually occurs around Oct. 6. In southern Ohio, frost tends to happen later, between Oct. 21 and Oct. 31. Freezing temperatures (32 degrees Fahrenheit or ...