Tunguska Event Collection

"Remembering the Tunguska Event: A 150-year-old Mystery Unveiled" In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Tunguska event

Tunguska Event Collection: Tunguska event stamp, 50th anniversary

Tunguska event stamp, 50th anniversary. This Soviet stamp of 1958 depicts the Russian mineralogist and Tunguska event researcher Leonid Kulik (1883-1942) at right

Tunguska Event Collection: Podkamennaya Tunguska Valley in 1927

Podkamennaya Tunguska Valley in 1927
Ground zero : the site of the Tunguska event. In the early hours of 30 June 1908, a huge fireball was observed low in the sky over western Siberia

Tunguska Event Collection: Trees damaged in the Tunguska event

Trees damaged in the Tunguska event
Damage to trees caused by the Tunguska event. In the early hours of 30 June 1908, a huge fireball was observed low in the sky over western Siberia

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"Remembering the Tunguska Event: A 150-year-old Mystery Unveiled" In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Tunguska event, a stamp was issued to honor this enigmatic phenomenon. The Tunguska event, which occurred in 1908, still captivates scientists and researchers worldwide. The Podkamennaya Tunguska Valley in 1927 became synonymous with this extraordinary occurrence that shook the world. Today, it stands as a significant landmark for those seeking answers about what truly happened on that fateful day. The site of the Tunguska event continues to intrigue experts who have tirelessly studied its aftermath. Trees damaged by an immense explosion serve as haunting reminders of nature's power unleashed upon Earth's surface. Amongst these remnants lie traces of diamond and graphite, providing further clues into the mysterious forces at play during this cataclysmic incident. Scientists delve deeper into understanding how such materials were formed under extreme conditions. As we reflect on the Tunguska event's impact over a century later, we are reminded of humanity's relentless pursuit for knowledge and our ability to unravel even nature's most perplexing secrets.