Colossal Mysteries: The Tunguska Event Quiz

What was one of the challenges faced in researching the Siberian explosion shortly after it occurred?

• Lack of interest from scientists

• Limited transportation and equipment

• Political restrictions

• Severe weather conditions

How did eyewitnesses describe the phenomenon in the sky during the explosion?

• A series of small flashes

• A dark cloud

• A large column of blue light

• A rainbow of colors

What was one of the initial theories about the cause of the explosion?

• A nuclear test

• A volcanic eruption

• An earthquake

• A large forest fire

What did the Soviet team expect to find at the site of the explosion?

• A new species of plant

• Remnants of a spacecraft

• Evidence of a volcanic eruption

• A large crater

Which of the following is a conspiracy theory about the explosion?

• It was a result of global warming

• It was an alien crash site

• It was caused by a meteor shower

• It was a natural gas explosion