Bermuda Triangle

The mystery of the infamous Bermuda Triangle, which has existed for centuries, is unraveling. The Bermuda Triangle is located between Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and Miami.

More than 50 ships and about 20 aircraft have reportedly disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle. Many mysteries have arisen about the Triangle due to constant accidents. Countless theories about aliens, wormholes, and supernatural forces have emerged about the Bermuda Triangle.

The area has attracted worldwide attention since Christopher Columbus first recorded 'strange dancing lights' in the Triangle in 1492.  Sailors have reported that when ships arrived here, their compasses would spin wildly and storms would appear out of nowhere. Many ghost stories have emerged about the area.

By the mid-20th century, the Bermuda Triangle had become the subject of best-selling books, TV documentaries, and Hollywood movies. Many of the stories were exaggerated. The stories spread, creating a perception that this part of the ocean was different from anywhere else on Earth. At the same time, it was true that many accidents had occurred in this area and many people had lost their lives.

However, years later, an oceanographer has revealed the mystery hidden in the Bermuda Triangle.  The real culprit behind the Bermuda Triangle is not aliens or supernatural forces, but rather an unpredictable natural phenomenon that is responsible for the power to swallow ships and planes, says Dr Simon Boxell of the University of Southampton. He says the accidents are caused by giant 'rogue' waves that can wreck ships and knock planes out of the sky. Dr Simon Boxell says the triangle has a logical explanation rooted in oceanography. 'Rogue' waves, which are giant and unpredictable walls of water, can rise up to around 100 feet and strike with devastating force. Unlike normal waves, these waves are created when storms collide and generate huge amounts of energy.  Scientists only began to formally identify rogue waves in the 1990s, but satellite data and actual scientific observations have confirmed their existence.

Boxell and his team created simulations to study how such waves could damage ships. The main example was the 1918 sinking of the USS Cyclops. This accident was one of the largest non-combat losses for the US Navy. Their models showed how a massive wave could crush a 542-foot ship, split it in two, and drag it under the waves in minutes.

They say the ocean's ability to swallow debris is the reason why evidence has never been recovered.

If you think rogue waves are only a threat to ships, you're wrong. Their impact extends to the skies.

Giant walls of water

disturb the atmosphere, creating irregular up and down currents and unpredictable turbulence. In such situations, low-flying aircraft are at risk. It is also noteworthy that the most dangerous were the planes that participated in World War II training missions and rescue operations.

One of the most famous incidents was the disappearance of flights in 1945. Five naval bombers disappeared during a routine training flight. Their rescue plane, which was sent to search the waters, also disappeared.

Many conspiracy theories have since emerged. From ghost attacks to abductions.

The fact is that the Bermuda Triangle's aura of mystery still persists even after scientific evidence has been obtained. Dr. Boxell points out that human interest in the unknown is greater. People are naturally drawn to supernatural ideas.  He said that even if a scientific reason is given, the mysterious reputation of the Triangle is unlikely to disappear overnight.

Even books, documentaries, and even tourist attractions have an interest in keeping myths alive. Many people prefer supernatural explanations to reality. Scientists emphasize that it is dangerous for myths to swallow facts. The Atlantic is one of the most turbulent and stormy oceans on Earth.

Therefore, they said, there are more dangers in this sea.

The scientific team also noted that the Bermuda Triangle, which has long been shrouded in mythology, can be understood not as a supernatural mystery, but as a reminder of how little control humans have over the sea.