Tunguska Collection

Asian ethnicity chromolithograph 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Tunusic Shaman from Turukhansk, Siberia, Russia
Among the Tungusic peoples of Siberia, shamanism is widespread. This picture shows a Shaman from Turukhansk, a village (selo) in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Eastern Siberia

The Tunguska Event, or Tunguska Explosion, 30 June 1908, near the Podkamennaya, Tunguska River, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia. Cause disputed, but generally accepted as caused by a meteorite

Tunguska meteorite damage, Siberia
Trees flattened on a hillside by an explosion in the atmosphere probably caused by a small piece of comet which fell on 30 June 1908. Photo taken in 1929

Podkamennaya Tunguska Valley in 1927
Ground zero : the site of the Tunguska event. In the early hours of 30 June 1908, a huge fireball was observed low in the sky over western Siberia

Trees damaged in the Tunguska event
Damage to trees caused by the Tunguska event. In the early hours of 30 June 1908, a huge fireball was observed low in the sky over western Siberia

Iron and nickel pellets from Tunguska
Iron and nickel pellets from the Tunguska impact. In 1908 a large astronomical body exploded above Tunguska, Siberia, Russia

Diamond and graphite, Tunguska
Diamond and graphite accretions from the Tunguska site, light microscope image. In 1908 a large astronomical body exploded above Tunguska, Siberia, Russia

Tunguska forest
Aerial view of the landscape around Tunguska, 100 years after the famous explosion. At around 7.14am local time on 30 June 1908 a powerful explosion occurred above the Podkamennaya Tunguska River in

Tunguska forest
Fallen trees at Tunguska, 100 years after the famous explosion. At around 7.14am local time on 30 June 1908 a powerful explosion occurred above the Podkamennaya Tunguska River in the Krasnoyarsk

Growth rings on a tree from Tunguska
Growth rings on a larch tree after the Tunguska impact. The increased diameter of each successive ring shows the growth of the tree in a year

Reindeer Breeders
Reindeer breeders of the Tunguska region of central Siberia, erecting their tent for the night

Tunguska Trees
Taken in a valley, the photograph shows nearby trees still standing. However, the trees on the slope have been flattened

Tunguska in 1927
The devastated Tunguska forest, as seen by Kulik in 1927

Ufos / Sunter / Northumber
8-year old Sam Sunter, on the Northumbrian coast, sees a hole in the sky on the same day as the Tunguska explosion in central Siberia

Shamans of Tunguska
SHAMANISM Shamans of Tunguska, Russia, near the China border

Tunguska / Kulik
Kulik stands near a section of upright charred trees, Southern swamp, Tunguska

Tunguska Kulik Camp
Kuliks winter quarters near the Southern swamp. New growth rivals the older trees that perished in the blast

Tunguska Epicentre
A close view of the Southern swamp, the centre of the destroyed area

Tunguska Potapovich
ILYA POTAPOVICH. Witness to the explosion, and guide for Kulik on the first expedition to the region

Tunguska / Kulik Portrat
LEONID KULIK (1883 - 1942) Discovered the impact site, spent most his life unsuccessfully trying to prove it was a meteorite

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Tunguska: A Journey through Time and Space" Step into the captivating world of Tunguska, where history intertwines with enigmatic events. This chromolithograph from 1895 showcases an Asian ethnicity Tunusic Shaman from Turukhansk, Siberia, Russia. Little did they know that their homeland would soon become synonymous with one of the most baffling occurrences in modern times. On June 30th, 1908, near the Podkamennaya Tunguska River, a cataclysmic event shook the region to its core – The Tunguska Event or Explosion. With no apparent cause or warning, a massive explosion erupted in the sky above Siberia. The aftermath was devastating; trees were uprooted and flattened for miles around as if nature itself had been caught in a cosmic storm. The source of this extraordinary phenomenon? A meteorite hurtling towards Earth's surface at an unimaginable speed collided with our planet's atmosphere. Its sheer force unleashed an explosion equivalent to thousands of atomic bombs detonating simultaneously. This rare occurrence left behind scars etched into history - remnants of destruction that still puzzle scientists today. As we delve deeper into this captivating narrative, we encounter glimpses of iron and nickel pellets scattered across Siberian landscapes - tangible evidence linking back to that fateful day. These metallic fragments hold secrets waiting to be unraveled by scientific minds seeking answers about our universe's mysteries. The Podkamennaya Tunguska Valley witnessed firsthand the devastation caused by this celestial visitor. Trees stood witness to nature's fury as they bore marks from intense heat and pressure waves generated during impact - silent witnesses forever marked by an event beyond human comprehension. Over time, researchers have tirelessly studied these relics from space while exploring theories surrounding what truly transpired on that unforgettable day in 1908.