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The Tunguska Event (Winter Wonder Classic)

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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Exploring the Tunguska Event and the Risks of Celestial Collisions

Exploring the catastrophic Tunguska event of 1908 in Russia, its profound impact on humans and animals, and the looming threat of future asteroid impacts. Delving into historical meteor showers' casualties and contemporary fears of celestial object collisions.

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