If you’ve traveled to the Caribbean, you’ve probably crossed the mythical region.
Two incidents are still considered mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle, specifically Flight 19 and the USSCyclops.
On Dec. 5, 1945, experienced airmen lost their direction during a training exercise.
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After the 14 pilots lost contact, 13 rescuers were scrambled and lost to the same conditions.
In 1918, the USSCyclopswent missing without a trace with 309 crewmen onboard.
But these occurrences are not uncommon within the Bermuda Triangle.
So, it’s only natural that people get a little nervous when they think about crossing it.
But is there really anything special about this geographical area?
What is the Bermuda Triangle?
The Bermuda Triangle is an area of the Atlantic Ocean that doesn’t necessarily have an agreed-upon boundary.
According to some calculations, the Bermuda Triangle is anywhere between 500,000 and 1.5 million square miles.
Also known as the Devil’s Triangle, this area of the Atlantic Ocean is rife with conspiracy theories.
While there is no official number of missing vessels or planes within the area, theU.S.
Navyestimates that around 50 ships and 20 aircrafts have gone missing there.
Despite these figures and spooky stories, data does not show that disappearances are more likely in this spot.
You’d be surprised at how many people have sailed or flown across the area without noticing anything unusual.
Why do things disappear in the Bermuda Triangle?
Alien theorists have considered this spot to be a sort of maritime Area 51.
It should be noted, however, that magnetic anomalies are found all over the world.
Explosive methane gas could also float to the water’s surface causing ships to sink, according toNational Geographic.
Superstitions and stories prevail because this area is perceived to have more disappearances than other parts of the world.
When theWorld Wildlife Fundreported the most dangerous waters on the planet, the Bermuda Triangle wasn’t mentioned.
The most likely culprit for these mysteries isn’t really a mystery at all.
Think of it like a thunderstorm, which shows up when warm and cold air collides.
Do pilots actually avoid it?
Because of superstition, many people assume pilots actively avoid this expanse of the ocean.
If it were, everyone’s vacations to themost beautiful destinations in the Caribbeanwould be ruined.
Weather conditions are also closely tracked every time a plane is scheduled to take off.
Accidents still happen, of course, but no more frequently than anywhere in the world.
Investigating Bermuda Triangle conspiracy theories is more of a paranormal pursuit than a scientific one.
Any pilots who avoid the Bermuda Triangle are probably just interested in the supernatural or UFOs.
