The Tunguska incident was a massive explosion that occurred on June 30, 1908, in a remote forest near the Podkamennaya Tunguska River in Russia. It is believed that an asteroid or comet caused the explosion, flattening over 2,000 square kilometers of forest and releasing energy equivalent to about 185 Hiroshima atomic bombs.

Despite being one of the largest recorded impact events in Earth's history, no impact crater was ever found, leading to a wealth of theories and speculation about what caused the explosion. Some scientists believe that the object may have exploded in the air, while others think it may have been a comet or a stony meteorite.

The Tunguska event has captivated scientists and the public alike for over a century, and continues to be the subject of ongoing research and investigation. From the environmental impact on the surrounding forests to the potential dangers posed by similar events in the future, the Tunguska incident remains one of the most fascinating and mysterious events in modern history.

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