British scientist reveals mystery of Bermuda Triangle
Oceanographer claims he has uncovered mystery of Bermuda Triangle (photo: Getty Images)
For decades, the Bermuda Triangle has remained one of the greatest mysteries of the ocean. Disappearing ships, planes without a trace, theories about aliens or portals to other dimensions – all of this fueled interest in the area of the Atlantic between Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Bermuda Islands.
But British oceanographer Dr Simon Boxall of the University of Southampton believes the explanation is much simpler – and at the same time more frightening. The theory he put forward was reported by Daily Mail.
Mystery of the Bermuda Triangle
The Bermuda Triangle is a place located in the waters between Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Bermuda Islands. It has a long history of sunken and missing ships, and some of them simply disappeared without a trace, leaving not even remains.
For many years, scientists have tried to solve the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, and hundreds of different theories have already been put forward – from truly realistic to supernatural.
According to Simon Boxall, the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle can be explained by the existence of so-called rogue waves – giant, unpredictable walls of water that rise in the open ocean.
What is known about rogue waves
Such waves can reach 30 meters, appear suddenly, and strike from directions different from the wind. They are so powerful that a large ship caught in such a trap can sink in 2–3 minutes.
Boxall explained in the documentary series The Bermuda Triangle Enigma that "they are steep, they are high – we've measured waves in excess of 30 metres." He added that if a ship with a flat bottom gets into such a situation, it can literally "snap in two."
Why ships disappear in the Bermuda Triangle (photo: screenshot)
History of USS Cyclops: Disappearance without a trace
The most famous case is the American ship USS Cyclops. In March 1918, it was sailing from Brazil to Baltimore with a cargo of coal and 306 crew members. The vessel entered the waters of the Bermuda Triangle – and disappeared without a single distress signal.
Despite large-scale searches, no trace of the ship was ever found. This gave rise to numerous theories – from UFO abduction to magnetic anomalies. However, according to Boxall, USS Cyclops could have fallen victim to a rogue wave. He claims that the Bermuda Triangle is a particular hot spot for such waves.
"There are storms to the south and north, which come together. And if there are additional ones from Florida, it can be a potentially deadly formation of rogue waves," the oceanographer said.
To test this, scientists created a large-scale model of the ship. The results showed that due to its flat bottom and huge size, Cyclops was especially vulnerable. A powerful wave could have literally broken it in half. The tragedy could have occurred within just a few minutes, which explains why ships do not have time to send distress signals.
Myth or reality?
Despite the vivid theory, not all scientists agree that there is anything anomalous in the Bermuda Triangle. According to NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the United States), the number of disasters in this area does not exceed the average indicators for the world's oceans.
Lloyd's of London, one of the largest insurance companies in the world, has similar data. Experts say that the Bermuda Triangle is no more dangerous than other parts of the ocean.
Researchers emphasize that navigation in this area is difficult due to numerous islands and shallow waters, as well as frequent tropical storms. All this may explain the disappearance of ships without mysticism.
Scientist confident he has solved mystery of Bermuda Triangle (photo: screenshot)
The mystery remains
The Bermuda Triangle continues to attract researchers and seekers of mysteries. Some say it is only a combination of natural factors, while others believe that stories about rogue waves explain past disasters too well.
But the fact remains – this part of the Atlantic is still considered the most mystical sea route in the world.
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