Episode 121: The Tunguska Event
In a remote area of Siberia in June of 1908, there would be a massive explosion. According to most scientists, this explosion was caused by an asteroid that exploded with the power of 250 Hiroshima bombs. This explosion would be spotted around the world and have ripple effects. But at the time, hardly anyone knew it had happened because this area of Siberia was so incredibly remote. It wouldnât be investigated until years later and scientists still canât be one hundred percent certain of the cause. This explosion has led to thousands of scientific studies, and fascinating conspiracy theories. This is the story of the Tunguska event.----------------------WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes starting at just $2/month: Patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcastHit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcastMerch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Subscribe to the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@perplexitymysterypodcastWebsite: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexityFollow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com.----------------------SOURCES: https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/blog/tunguska-eventhttps://www.nasa.gov/history/115-years-ago-the-tunguska-asteroid-impact-event/https://www.armagh.space/weather/history/tunguska-eventhttps://earthsky.org/space/what-is-the-tunguska-explosion/https://www.britannica.com/story/what-is-known-and-not-known-about-the-tunguska-eventhttps://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/meteor-explosion-largest-infrasound-recorded/D2BQMURAS7OCHHAZX3YZGCA2IU/https://www.space.com/7464-huge-explosion-biggest-space-rock-strike-earth-1994.htmlhttps://www.space.com/250-russian-alien-spaceship-claims-raise-eyebrows-skepticism.htmlhttps:/
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In a remote area of Siberia in June of 1908, there would be a massive explosion. According to most scientists, this explosion was caused by an asteroid that exploded with the power of 250 Hiroshima bombs. This explosion would be spotted around the world and have ripple effects. But at the time, hardly anyone knew it had happened because this area of Siberia was so incredibly remote. It wouldnât be investigated until years later and scientists still canât be one hundred percent certain of the cau...