Tunguska Anomaly

The Tunguska Anomaly refers to a massive explosion that occurred over the Siberian Taiga in 1908, flattening about 2,000 square kilometers of forest. Scientists believe it was caused by the airburst of a meteoroid or comet traveling through Earth's atmosphere. The object disintegrated at high altitude, releasing energy equivalent to a large nuclear explosion, but no impact crater was found. The event is significant because it demonstrated how space debris can cause destruction without even reaching the ground, highlighting the importance of understanding and monitoring near-Earth objects.