Uncovering the Mystery: Comparing the Russian Meteor to the Tunguska Event

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The discussion compares the recent Chelyabinsk meteor explosion in February 2013 with the historical Tunguska event of 1908, highlighting their geographical proximity and the frequency of meteor impacts. While Chelyabinsk and Tunguska are 1500 miles apart, both events occurred in the same general region of Russia. The conversation notes that in the century between these two events, approximately 50 million fireballs were recorded, with the 1930 Curuçá River impact being potentially larger than Chelyabinsk. The focus of the discussion shifts towards the scientific implications of these events, particularly in relation to neutrinos.

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Back in february, a meteor came down over Russia and exploded in midair. I can't help but compare this to the Tunguska event. Thus my question. Why were the two meteor explosions both in the same general area of Earth?
 
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Chelyabinsk and Tunguska are 1500 miles away from each other. They are in the "same general area" the way Italy and Senegal are in the same general area.

In the century between the two events, there were probably 50 million fireballs. Most were small, near the sun, or over ocean, but many were noticed: the 1930 Curuçá River impact was likely larger than Chelyabinsk.
 
Ah, okay. I wasn't aware they happened so often. My focus is on neutrinos, not geography. Ha. Thanks for the help!
 

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