# The Tunguska Event: The Explosion That Left No Crater

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Podcast: [The Strange History Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497)
Published: 2026-06-09T04:05:02+00:00
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## Resource

In 1908, a massive explosion flattened over 80 million trees in a remote region of Siberia—but left behind no crater. Known as the Tunguska Event, it remains one of the most powerful and mysterious explosions in recorded history. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore eyewitness accounts, the delayed scientific investigation, and the leading theories behind the event. Was it a meteor airburst? A fragment of a comet? Or something else entirely? Why was there no impact crater? Why were no large fragments found? And what would happen if a similar event occurred today? Blending science, history, and mystery, this episode dives into one of the most fascinating unexplained events of the modern era. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast--5773362/support . 🎧 The Strange History Podcast Love bizarre true stories, forgotten scandals, and history’s most unhinged moments? Submit your ideas for The Strange History Podcast Follow The Strange History Podcast wherever you listen and never miss an episode. 🔗 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Audible New episodes regularly. History gets weird here.

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