A century ago, an enormous explosion rocked a remote region of Siberia. What caused this devastation? Was it a giant comet or a speeding asteroid? The intense heat flash and flattened trees hinted at a celestial impact, but no crater was ever found. What secrets lie beneath the Siberian forest? Did this cosmic event hold the potential for destruction or did it deliver the building blocks for life? These are just some of the lingering questions that continue to puzzle scientists about the Tungusk

Producing the equivalent amount of energy as 15 megatons of TNT, the Tunguska event is considered to be one of the most powerful explosions recorded in history. Don't miss the season finale of #ConspiraciesDecoded tonight at 10p on Science Channel. | Science Channel

564K views · 2.1K reactions | The Tunguska Event in 1908 was a blast in Siberia unleashing 185 times more energy than the Hiroshima bomb. 800 sq. mi. of forest was destroyed; experts at the time believed it was a meteor strike. They were surprised when they found no impact crater. What had happened? | Science Channel | Facebook