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

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A meteor exploded over Russia in February, prompting comparisons to the Tunguska event due to their proximity in the same general region. Despite being 1500 miles apart, both events highlight the frequency of meteor explosions, with an estimated 50 million fireballs occurring in the last century. Many of these events, like the 1930 Curuçá River impact, were significant but less known. The discussion also touches on the role of neutrinos, although the primary focus remains on the geographical and historical context of these meteor impacts. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the commonality of such celestial events and their implications.
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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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