Tunguska

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:event
gptkbp:analyzes gptkb:Leonid_Kulik
gptkbp:caused_by airburst of a small comet or asteroid
gptkbp:collaborations scientific studies involving multiple countries
gptkbp:community interest from various scientific fields
gptkbp:community_engagement involvement of amateur scientists
mystery surrounding the event
gptkbp:community_involvement educational programs about impacts
gptkbp:conference discussions on impact events
gptkbp:coordinates 60.886° N, 101.894° E
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspiration for science fiction
gptkbp:cultural_references in literature and art
gptkbp:defeated over 80 million trees
gptkbp:education teaching about asteroid impacts
gptkbp:environmental_impact wildlife habitat disruption
temporary changes in local climate
gptkbp:future_plans potential for further exploration
gptkbp:geological_formation altered local geology
gptkbp:historical_debate ongoing discussions about the cause
gptkbp:historical_event limited documentation at the time
gptkbp:historical_impact influence on disaster preparedness discussions
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the largest impact events in recorded history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tunguska
gptkbp:impact approximately 2,000 square kilometers
models created to simulate the event
studies of tree ring patterns
gptkbp:instrument used in later studies
gptkbp:is_explored_in expeditions in 1920s
gptkbp:judges local Evenki people
gptkbp:legacy impact on planetary defense research
gptkbp:local_economy influence on tourism in the region
gptkbp:location gptkb:Siberia
gptkbp:media_appearances documentaries and films
gptkbp:mythology local legends about the event
gptkbp:notable_feature absence of a crater
gptkbp:notable_work various theories proposed over the years
gptkbp:occurs_in June 30, 1908
atmospheric explosion
gptkbp:public_awareness increased awareness of asteroid threats
gptkbp:publishes numerous articles and papers written
gptkbp:related_concept Tunguska-like events
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Chelyabinsk_meteor
gptkbp:released equivalent to 10-15 megatons of TNT
gptkbp:research collaborative studies with global scientists
extensive research since 1927
questions raised about planetary defense.
gptkbp:research_focus impact events and their effects
gptkbp:restoration natural recovery of the area
gptkbp:safety_features potential future impacts
monitoring near-Earth objects
gptkbp:theory asteroid impact theory
comet impact theory
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Shilka
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5