Trees down along trail – Heat related?

[Rootchopper]

There was a tree across the Mount Vernon Trail today between the 14th Street bridges and the airport. I noticed a few other major portions of trees along the trail had come down. One was a big limb south of Old Town. Another was the top portion of a tree along the river. If you were on the business end of one of these, you’d be in a world of hurt.

Does excess heat cause weak trees to split and break off?

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[MCL1981]

Probably coincidental. I’ve never seen or heard of trees coming down due to heat. Heavy rain and/or strong wind, or the weight of snow and ice. That’s about it. If anything it would prevent it since branches are more flexible when warm. They snap easier when cold.

[Mark Blacknell]

@Rootchopper 23000 wrote:

Does excess heat cause weak trees to split and break off?

Someone named “Rootchopper” is asking this question? I detect a wee bit of misdirection . . .

[5555624]

@Mark Blacknell 23018 wrote:

Someone named “Rootchopper” is asking this question? I detect a wee bit of misdirection . . .

Uh, Mark, he mentions the “top portion of a tree” and a “big limb,” not the roots.

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