Exploding trees When trees are struck by lightning, usually a strip of bark is blown away, leaving a distinctive scar. However in some cases, particularly in older trees, the sap can boil in an instant. The gas created raises the pressure to such an exten

Exploding trees When trees are struck by lightning, usually a strip of bark is blown away, leaving a distinctive scar. However in some cases, particularly in older trees, the sap can boil in an instant. The gas created raises the pressure to such an exten

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