Why the Bermuda triangle is never on the map
Bermuda triangle
Hmm, can we estimate the number of ships and airplanes lost in the Bermuda Triangle due to human error or weather phenomena? Let's investigate. We have an intriguing story about the SS Codopaxy, a ship that vanished in 1925 while traveling from Charleston, South Carolina to Havana, Cuba. It never reached its destination. Years later, in the 1980s, a wreck was discovered 40 miles off St. Augustine, Florida. Since specialists couldn't determine its origin precisely, they nicknamed it "Bear Rat." After many additional years of research, primarily by marine biologists, it was confirmed in January 2020 that this ship was indeed the missing SS Codopaxy.
The reappearance of the ship and its presence outside the Bermuda Triangle raises questions about how it got there. Speaking of which, the Bermuda Triangle itself is not an officially recognized location. It does not appear on any world map, and there is no consensus on its exact boundaries. Assumptions and approximations place its area between 500,000 and 1.5 million square miles, forming a vaguely triangular shape.
The term "Bermuda Triangle" was coined by an American author named Vincent Hayes Gaddis in 1964 when he wrote an article for Argosy magazine. He used it to describe a triangular region known for the mysterious disappearance of numerous ships and planes without a trace.
Obtaining an accurate count of lost ships and planes is challenging since some have vanished without leaving any evidence behind. However, the recorded stories can provide some insight. Legends about the Bermuda Triangle date back to the 15th century, including accounts from Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. During his voyage through the Atlantic waters in the late 1400s, Columbus passed by the location that is now known as the Bermuda Triangle. He reported seeing a massive flame crashing into the ocean, followed by an unusual flashing light in the distance. Subsequently, he experienced severe compass malfunctions.
Another incident that contributed to the Bermuda Triangle legend was the disappearance of Flight 19, a Navy plane on a routine schedule in 1945. Lieutenant Charles Taylor, the commander, and his crew vanished in the triangle without a clear reason. Pilot error was initially blamed, but due to dissatisfaction with this explanation, it was later changed to "causes or reasons unknown" after further reviews. One surviving pilot, Bruce Gernon, claimed to have passed through an electronic fog while flying above the triangle, suggesting a time travel experience.
Various unusual phenomena have been reported within the Bermuda Triangle, including strange-looking clouds, unidentified flying objects, rogue waves, and hexagonal clouds generated by powerful winds. Additionally, the magnetic force within the triangle, where compasses point to true north instead of magnetic north, can cause navigational device malfunctions. This phenomenon is known as the agonic line. However, it should be noted that the agonic line's location changes over time and is currently situated through the Gulf of Mexico, rather than the Bermuda Triangle.
Furthermore, scientists have observed deep craters along the coast of Norway, created by methane gas eruptions from seabed deposits. This natural phenomenon could help explain why the Bermuda Triangle has claimed numerous ships.
Despite the mystery surrounding the Bermuda Triangle, it is still a heavily traveled area today. Many flights and shipping routes pass through it regularly, indicating that people do not actively avoid the region. The high traffic is likely due to the area's importance as a shipping lane and its vulnerability to tropical storms, hurricanes, and the influence of the Gulf Stream.
When examining statistics provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, the number of ships and planes that go missing in the Bermuda Triangle is not significantly different from other comparable regions in the Atlantic Ocean. Disappearances occur at a similar rate, and official records do not describe.
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