1.
There’s nothing official about the Bermuda
Triangle. It’s not a registered territory, and it’s not even shown on maps. But it’s understood that it stretches from Miami, Florida to the island of Bermuda, and to San Juan in Puerto Rico.
2.
The earliest instances of unusual disappearances in the area were reported in 1950 – and in the almost seven decades since, speculation has been rife about the actual cause of a number of weird happenings.
3.
Only between 1945 and 1965, Wikipedia states that up to five planes crashed in the area, and that 10 ships sank or disappeared from 1800 to 1963. Other pages or websites reference much, much longer lists .
4.
The area is known for extremely violent and unexpected storms, which build up and dissipate quickly.
5.
The Bermuda Triangle is one of only two places on Earth where a compass points to true north rather than magnetic north. If this compass variation or error is not compensated for, ships and planes could find themselves far off course.
6.
The underwater topography of the area could be a factor in the history of disappearances. It goes from a gently sloping continental shelf to an
extremely deep drop-off. Some of the deepest
trenches in the world are found in the area of the Bermuda Triangle. Ships or planes that sink into these deep trenches will probably never be found.
7.
Scientists have discovered large concentrations of methane gas – due to decomposing sea organisms – trapped in the ocean floor. The methane accumulates as super concentrated methane ice, and if a pocket ruptures, the gas surges up and erupts on the surface without warning. If a ship is in the area of the blowout, the water beneath it would suddenly become much less dense. It could sink and sediment could quickly cover it as it settles onto the sea floor.
8.
Magnetic vortices, hot and cold currents, could
create the electromagnetic gymnastics affecting
instruments and vehicles. Others mention an
electronic fog that could block both the visibility
and the instruments.
9.
The area has one of the highest
incidences of UFO sightings and alien abductions
have been a popular explanation for the
disappearances. But abductions aren’t the only
theory; some believe it’s a portal to other planets.
What if this is true?
10.
Many theorise that the Triangle is home to the lost city of Atlantis. According to legend and speculation, the city of Atlantis relied on the power of special energy crystals that were extremely powerful. The theory is that these energy crystals are in an altered state of some kind and send out rays of energy that confuse navigation.
But it could all come down to a fairly simple fact…
The area is one of the most highly trafficked for amateur pilots and sailors, and one of the most heavily traveled shipping lanes in the world.
Statistically, more traffic leads to more accidents and disappearances. Sounds logical, right?
A sailor once said: “I read all the stories of boats & planes dissapearing, But in all the times I’ve raced through the Bermuda Triangle, never has anything strange
happened – well, maybe the only thing I
remember is that in some races we’ve had
ferocious thunderstorms and got hit by lightning once, killing all the electronics onboard.” Sounds pretty suspicious!
Astro 