What Was the Tunguska Event?

The Tunguska meteorite that fell near the Tunguska River in Russia in 1908 is still the subject of debate for nearly a century. Most scientists believe that a huge meteorite fell from the sky on June 30, 1908, exploded into a ball of fire, razed the forest to the ground, and burned down houses.

Tunguska meteorite event

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The Tunguska meteorite that fell near the Tunguska River in Russia in 1908 is still the subject of debate for nearly a century. Most scientists believe that a huge meteorite fell from the sky on June 30, 1908, exploded into a ball of fire, razed the forest to the ground, and burned down houses.

Charred people and animals within 20 kilometers. ^[1]