Why does fire burn wood?

Why does wood crack when you burn it in a fire?

  • Answer:

    Wood cracks when it burns because the moisture and oils naturally occurring in the wood are heated, creating steam and vapor. This expanding steam and vapor causes the wood to crack creating popping sounds.

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