Uncovering the Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle

The Bermuda Triangle is a region within the Atlantic Ocean near Florida in which supposedly an abnormally high number of aircraft and boats have said to have disappeared. Many of us have probably heard of the supernatural explanations for these disappearances, however, there are more natural, scientific explanations if you will, as well. I will explore some of these theories further as Bermuda is a popular destination to travel and I think they might of interest to people.

One explanation for these disappearances comes from the US coast guard. A compass usually points towards what is known as the Magnetic North, however, according to the US coast guard, Bermuda is one of only two places on Earth where a compass will actually point True North, a difference of approximately 1500 miles. Therefore, it is thought that if pilots/ship captains are unaware of this difference in angles they will indeed steer off course.
 (Photo by: Sebastian Niedlich)

A second common theory used to explain the disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle is the weather patterns that are observed here. The Bermuda Triangle is prone to hurricanes and other volatile weathers therefore potentially causing planes to get lost and boats to capsize more easily. Many storms pass through Bermuda and due to the warm waters there, these storms can advance quite rapidly and with very little notice. Like any other place that is prone to hurricanes, the hurricanes in the Bermuda Triangle have caused irreversible damage and cost many people their lives.


 (Photo by: Roberto Pagini)

Many of us are more familiar with the supernatural causes behind the disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle such as aliens or that it's a gateway to another dimension. Personally, I'm not sure I believe them but I think we gossip more about the supernatural reasons than some of the more scientific ones as they're more fun to believe.