Tunguska Event Quiz

What was the magnitude of the explosion that occurred over the Tunguska River compared to the Hiroshima bomb?

• One thousand times larger

• Ten times larger

• Five hundred times larger

• One hundred times larger

What did eyewitnesses report seeing in the sky during the Tunguska event?

• A split in the sky with fire

• A rainbow

• A solar eclipse

• A meteor shower

What is the scientific explanation for the Tunguska explosion?

• A volcanic eruption

• A nuclear test

• An asteroid airburst

• A lightning storm

How fast was the asteroid traveling when it caused the Tunguska explosion?

• 60,000 miles per hour

• 120,000 miles per hour

• 30,000 miles per hour

• 90,000 miles per hour

How often do researchers estimate an event like the Tunguska explosion could occur?

• Every 100 to 200 years

• Every 300 to 400 years

• Every 200 to 300 years

• Every 50 to 100 years