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Fragmentation of the Tunguska cosmic body

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Abstract The 1908 Tunguska event is unique because it was observed by numerous local residents. In addition, the surroundings of the epicenter were carefully studied by numerous expeditions. This allows… Click to show full abstract

Abstract The 1908 Tunguska event is unique because it was observed by numerous local residents. In addition, the surroundings of the epicenter were carefully studied by numerous expeditions. This allows us to single out the following features of the interaction of a cosmic body with the atmosphere: (1) the head of the flying object was ≥2 ​km in size; (2) the flight was accompanied by sounds similar to firing from a machine gun; (3) near the epicenter, the object was moving at a speed of

Keywords: fragmentation tunguska; tunguska cosmic; body; cosmic body

Journal Title: Planetary and Space Science
Year Published: 2021

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