Frost Crack

This long, narrow scar on a tree trunk, known as a frost crack, was the result of rapid temperature change. Rapid cooling causes the bark to contract faster than the wood inside, ripping open the bark. When this happens, it can make a loud explosive sound, similar to a rifle shot.

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This long, narrow scar on a tree trunk, known as a frost crack, was the result of rapid temperature change. Rapid cooling causes the bark to contract faster than the wood inside, ripping open the bark. When this happens, it can make a loud explosive sound, similar to a rifle shot.