Located in the northwestern part of the Atlantic Ocean, the area between Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico is known in the world as the "Bermuda Triangle." This name is so widespread that it is even mentioned more as a symbol of mysterious events between life and death than a geographical term.
According to historical data, hundreds of ships and aircraft disappeared without a trace here over the past centuries. Each disappearance event reinforced the belief among people that "there is something supernatural in this area."
According to National Geographic, the earliest records of this area date back to the time of Christopher Columbus. In his diary, he wrote about the strange operation of the compass here and the appearance of bright spots in the sky. However, the term "Bermuda Triangle" was first used in 1964 by journalist Vincent Gaddis. He sparked worldwide interest by writing an article in Argosy magazine about the disappearance of the 19th US Air Force flight.
After that, various speculations, fantastic theories, and even conspiracy theories emerged around this area. Some attributed it to giant squid or mysterious magnetic fields at the bottom of the sea, while others thought it was the influence of aliens.
However, the scientific community considers the explanation quite simple: natural disasters, human error, meteorological factors, and strong sea currents may have caused numerous losses.
Crash that did not solve the mystery of flight 19
The most famous event related to the Bermuda Triangle occurred on December 5, 1945. Five Avengers of the US Navy took off on a training flight, all of which disappeared into the air. Despite the fact that each had experienced pilots, none of them returned to the base.
The compasses didn't work, the weather deteriorated sharply, and they lost their direction. After the last message from the group led by Taylor, contact with them was lost. After that, the search and rescue aircraft "Martin Mariner" also exploded and disappeared.
No trace remained. The Navy assessed this as a "pilot error," but the reason was later changed to "unknown."
Other mysterious disappearances of the Bermuda Triangle
- "Ellen Austin" (1881): sailors who went to an abandoned ship disappeared without a trace in a few minutes.
- "Cyclops" (1918): A 309-man tanker disappeared without a trace in the Caribbean Sea.
- "Proteus" and "Nereus" (1941): two ships disappeared in the same direction within a month.
- DC-3 aircraft (1948): As it approached Miami, a radio message saying "preparing for landing" was received, then it was cut off.
A myth or a natural phenomenon?
Today, scientists consider the Bermuda Triangle not a mysterious place, but a center of strong natural currents and meteorological changes. In this area, the Gulf Stream is very active - it has the power to destroy all traces in the water, even the remains of an airplane or ship, in a matter of hours.
In addition, tropical storms, magnetic fluctuations, and human error can also lead to many catastrophes. Scientists believe that disasters in this area are less frequent than in other parts of the ocean - only sensational histories have turned it into a "center of legends."
Nevertheless, the Bermuda Triangle still captivates people - it reminds them of the helplessness of mysterious and unstable nature before man.
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