Chelyabinsk meteor, Meteor event in Chelyabinsk
The Chelyabinsk meteor was a superbolide that burst in the sky above Russia.
The incident occurred on February 15, 2013, marking it as the largest celestial body to enter Earth's atmosphere since the 1908 Tunguska event.
The Chelyabinsk meteor has been referenced repeatedly in Russian popular media and scientific culture.
Despite the incident, there were no direct fatalities, but over 1,500 people sought medical assistance.
The meteor's bright trail was visible across a wide region, reaching into Kazakhstan.
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