Introduction
The Devil's Triangle, more popular by the name "Bermuda Triangle", has been known for taking many lives in the past. It is located in the Atlantic Ocean. It covers almost 500,000 square miles and its vertices are in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Bermuda, and Miami, Florida.
The mystery of the bermuda triangle has led many to believe that it is somewhat haunted, controlled by unseen forces who have unending hunger for life. Some who heard of the strange occurrences have even asked, “Is the bermuda triangle real?” However, after many years of studying the triangle, researchers are finally able to distinguish between the facts and myths that surround the area. These theories and scientific explanations will give us light on what is really happening within the deadly triangle.1. Methane Hydrates
Methane Hydrates, also known as Methane Gas, is a natural gas that is composed of Methane molecules that could freeze to temperatures higher than regular ice.
There is a high level of methane gas found on the seafloor of Bermuda Triangle, and subterranean landslides cause these tons of methane gas to escape from under the ocean bed, which in turn lowers the density of the water. This explains why large ships easily sink while moving across the triangle.
Methane gas is also flammable. It can ignite aircrafts flying over the ocean, making them explode over time.
2. Electronic Fog
Some experiences relate that this gray fog envelopes ships and aircrafts. The fog is composed of electronic fields that destroy the communication and navigation instruments.
The term “electronic fog” was coined by Bruce Gernon, a pilot who experienced flying through the fog, not only once but twice. Bruce has made numerous appearances on TV to share his story. He has also released a book about it called The Fog.
Although nobody knows where exactly the fog comes from, witnesses are firm with their statements that it really exists. Charles Lindbergh is the first pilot to describe the electronic fog, who also shared his story through his book, Autobiography of Values.
The fog is described as grayish mist that wraps an aircraft, cling to it and fly with it. According to witnesses, going through the fog freezes their equipments, messing their compass up and making them lose their connection to their base. As a result, many aircrafts get disoriented and later crash into the sea.
3. Hurricanes
Bermuda Triangle has cruel weathers that usually lasts for only a few minutes. Although the storms do not last long, they can be very violent and they can sink big ships. The waves can go as high as thirty meters. The first recorded occurrence of deadly hurricane was in 1502 when Francisco de Bobadilla's Spanish fleet sunk.
If it is true that the ships and aircrafts were swallowed by the Bermuda Triangle, why are they never found in the area where they sunk? That is explained by our fourth theory.
4. The Gulf Stream
This is described as a river located underneath the edge of the Devil's Triangle. National Geographic talked to the chief of the marine forecast branch of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Marine Prediction Center, Mr. Dave Feit. According to him, the river has a width of 40-50 mile. The current in this stream is too strong (can range from 2 - 4 knots). This, and the warm water can be the cause of the deadly weather patterns within the triangle. It is also believed that the river it carried away the ships that sunk and dragged them to the edge of the Bermuda Triangle.
5. Rogue Waves
This is a theory suggested by Professor Hans Graber, and it is supported by the theory of the Gulf Stream. According to the Professor, the Gulf Stream causes the sea to form complex wave dynamics, which happens when small waves come together to create a giant wave. These Rogue Waves form even if the weather is fine, and it does not last long.
6. Electromagnetic Field
This theory is based on the behavior of a compass needle when moving above the surface of the Earth. As we know, there are times when the compass needle points to the magnetic North instead of the true North. This also happens when a compass passes through the borders of the Bermuda Triangle.
Many travelers have complained about not being able to rely on their compass when they pass through some parts of the triangle. Although there are still no explanations as to why the compass needles go crazy in the triangle, some believe that it is the cause of some disappearances.
7. Positive Gravitational Mascon
Mascons (mass concentrations) are dense geological structures that lies below the surface of any body (like the moon, for example). The density of this structure increases the gravitational pull of the moon. Theories say that all bodies in the Universe has mascons, and they are believed to exist in the seabed of the Earth, specifically, under the seabed of the triangle. These mascons are said to drag ships down really fast.
8. Human Error
Still, others believe that human errors causing the disappearances are easier to believe than aliens and giant tentacles. Let’s consider the disappearance of Harvey Conover, a businessman who sailed through the deadly triangle and was never found. It was in 1958 when apparently, he went through the eye of the hurricane, causing the destruction of his yacht.
Other occurrences are believed to be caused by human error, most probably because it is easier to explain than the other theories.
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