Tunguska: the Russian Roswell

On the morning of June 30, 1908, farmers and shepherds spotted a strange cylindrical object in the desolate tundra and pine forests of Siberia.

The Unexplained Files
6 min readJun 3, 2024
A vast forest spanning many square miles had been clear-cut, leaving behind trees pointing uniformly toward the center of impact.

The object shone with a white light, leaving a fiery trail behind it. It was estimated to be between 6 and 10 kilometers high. At precisely 7:17 am, the object exploded in a tremendous fireball, devastating over 2,000 square kilometers of land, larger than the Los Angeles area. The explosion was so massive that it was felt thousands of kilometers away, and the impact caused storms and fires that lasted for several weeks.

Scientists who investigated the site 19 years later discovered the point of impact. They found that a forest covering many square miles had been felled, and all the trees pointed toward the point of impact. There was a large hole in the gr at the end of the impound. Still, no decisive evidence was found that could help the scientists determine what caused the massive explosion.

For over ninety years, the Tunguska event has remained an enigma, captivating the minds of scientists and conspiracy theorists alike. Despite the tireless efforts of thousands of Russian and international researchers, a consensus has yet to be reached on the cause of the explosion. The evidence found at the site…

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