Bermuda Triangle: Interesting facts and curious accidents to know

The Bermuda Triangle is an area in the North Atlantic Ocean, where it is claimed that over 50 ships and 20 planes have mysteriously disappeared. The area loosely forms the shape of a triangle, the three points being Miami, San Juan, and Bermuda. The Bermuda Triangle has puzzled historians for centuries. Here are some interesting facts about the enigma that is the Bermuda Triangle:

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Claims

Christopher Columbus, the sailor who discovered America, claimed that the Bermuda triangle area had extremely erratic compass readings. It is one of the rare places on Earth where the magnetic North and the correct north line up. Bruce Gernon, pilot and co-author of The Fog, believed he lost 28 minutes as he flew through a time-warping cloud tunnel. The trip took less time than expected, and the pilot is convinced he catapulted forward in time. William Shakespeare’s infamous play called The Tempest is said to have been inspired by the Bermuda Triangle. In 1609, there was a tragic wreck within the area, which Shakespeare seemed to have used as the premise for his play.

Curious Accidents

Notably, one of the most curious facts about the Bermuda Triangle is the fact that numerous planes and ships have gone missing with no sign of debris. Scientists believe this is because of the location of the Gulf Stream, which probably washes away all the debris from the area. One of the earliest incidences was the disappearance of the USS Cyclops - a state of the art ship with over 300 men and 10,000 tons of manganese ore. The ship was modern for its time and was equipped with functioning radios that were supposed to be sued in times of distress. However, no SOS call was ever made. Despite the tragedies surrounding the Bermuda Triangle, according to a study conducted in 2013 for the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the Bermuda Triangle did not make it to the top 10 list of the most accident-prone ocean areas for shipping. 

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Scientists

The US Navy has a facility within the Bermuda Triangle called AUTEC (Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center). This is used by the US Navy to test submarines and weapons, including sonar weapons. A few, therefore, believe they have something to do with the disappearances or are trying to investigate the true sources. In reality, scientists have found that there are unusual geological formations on the seafloor, causing the ocean floor in certain areas to drop to huge depths. The area consists of some of the deepest trenches in the Atlantic, where it is believed most vessels have been lost. The Bermuda triangle is one of the most confusing concepts known to man. It fascinates one and all and has become a popular tourist spot for curious travelers. It is also filled with fascinating facts and mysteries.

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