Leonid Kulik

Leonid Kulik was a Soviet scientist and meteorite researcher known for studying the 1908 Tunguska event, a massive explosion in Siberia believed to be caused by a meteoroid explosion in the atmosphere. His work involved investigating the site, collecting data, and analyzing evidence to understand the event's origins and impact. Kulik's efforts significantly advanced knowledge of meteoritic phenomena and the potential hazards of space objects entering Earth's atmosphere, making him a key figure in planetary science and meteorite research.