A Meteorologist's Photos Spark Online Frenzy Over 'Ghost Apples'

This week, meteorologist Tyler Sebree caused a stir online with a post showcasing stunning photos of ice shaped like apples still clinging to tree branches. Many questioned whether these images were real or fabricated. However, after the initial shock, the meteorologist explained that this is a unique phenomenon that occurs during the cold winter months, not just with apples but also with other plants and fruits.

On his Facebook page, Tyler described how this phenomenon happened after a storm hit Michigan, leaving the apples in an orchard—yet to be harvested—coated in a thin layer of ice. "Many apples fell to the ground, and some rotted from the inside out before the ice melted—because their freezing point is lower than that of water," the meteorologist noted.

According to Tyler, the decayed apples fell to the ground, but not before leaving behind what he calls 'ghost apples'—with one even showing the ice layer still attached to the tree branch. One commenter, identifying herself as an expert working at a local botanical garden, explained to users why this isn't 'fake news'. "Believe it or not, nature can do some pretty amazing things," she said.