Entity: TUNGUSKA
Tunguska refers to a region in Siberia known for a significant event in 1908, where a massive explosion occurred, believed to be caused by a space object. It is also the name of three rivers in central Siberia that are tributaries of the Yenisei River.
TUNGUSKA
Etymology
Tunguska is derived from the name of a region in Siberia.
Definition
Tunguska refers to a region in Siberia known for a significant event in 1908, where a massive explosion occurred, believed to be caused by a space object. It is also the name of three rivers in central Siberia that are tributaries of the Yenisei River.
Historical Context
The term Tunguska is associated with the Tunguska event, a mysterious explosion that took place in the Tunguska region of Siberia on June 30, 1908. The event is considered the largest-ever recorded explosion of a space object plunging to Earth.
Cultural Significance
The Tunguska event has sparked numerous scientific investigations and speculations over the years, with theories ranging from meteorite impact to a comet or even a UFO crash. It has become a significant event in the study of cosmic phenomena.
Related Concepts
Tunguska is also the name of three rivers in central Siberia that are tributaries of the Yenisei River: the Lower Tunguska, the Upper Tunguska, and the lower course of the Angara.
See Also
A region in Siberia known for a significant explosion event in 1908 and the name of three rivers in central Siberia that are tributaries of the Yenisei River.