The most obvious answers are linked to extreme weather conditions with which any Bermudian fisherman would be well acquainted. The most recent scientific theory on the infamous Triangle suggests that the freakish disappearance of ships and aircraft could be the result of large deposits of methane gas spewing up from the ocean floor. Huge eruptions of methane bubbles may push water away from a ship, causing it to sink.
If the highly flammable methane then rises into the air, it could ignite in an airplane's engine -- causing it to explode and disappear. Fact or fiction, the Bermuda Triangle is a part of local lore that won't disappear anytime soon. But don't let the legend scare you away -- the Triangle isn't the only thing that makes this island seem magical. Bermuda Triangle Demystified? Skip to next paragraph.
The true explanation for the Bermuda Triangle may ultimately reside not in the ocean, but in our minds. Our minds are often biased toward bizarre or otherwise memorable events, and have trouble accurately accounting for statistical discrepancies. And once something stands out to us, it can form the basis for further attention. Register or Log In. The Magazine Shop. Login Register Stay Curious Subscribe.
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More From Discover. It was even suggested aliens or the mythical underwater lost city of Atlantis had something to do with the tragic events. Some people do. They find such explanations exciting. This is what has happened for decades with the incidents in the Bermuda Triangle. However, when we take the time to learn more about these events and not jump to conclusions, they start to look much more ordinary.
The investigation found that as it got dark outside and the weather changed, Taylor had navigated the planes to the wrong location. Taylor also had a history of getting lost while flying. He had twice needed to be rescued in the Pacific Ocean. The navy itself had a good idea of what had happened ahead of the disappearance.
Not wanting to blame Taylor for the tragedy, the navy agreed. Additionally, the large number of islands in the Caribbean Sea creates many areas of shallow water that can be treacherous to ship navigation. The U. Navy and U. Coast Guard contend that there are no supernatural explanations for disasters at sea. Their experience suggests that the combined forces of nature and human fallibility outdo even the most incredulous science fiction.
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