The Devil’s Triangle Unnatural events will always pique anyone’s interest; it is human nature. If something seems supernatural, anyone would want to believe it. People seem to love the idea of strange things happening without an explanation. The Bermuda Triangle is an area of interest for these enthusiasts, as over 1,000 ships and planes have disappeared over the past 500 years without a trace. Theories have been created since then, ranging from pirates to aliens to methane gas; the question asked almost has too many possible answers to keep track of. So, how does all of this happen?
The Triangle Bermuda is a small island in the Gulf Stream. Its most notorious claim to fame is the infamous Bermuda Triangle, a strip of sea connecting Bermuda, Florida, and Puerto Rico. Though you will not see it on any maps or official borders, the region is home to what some believe is the deadliest water on the planet. More than 70 ships and planes have disappeared in the area over the past century only. But what really goes on in the Devil’s Triangle? The Bermuda Triangle is a loosely defined region; if a ship or plane vanishes in the Mid-Atlantic, that area is usually written off as the Triangle. It is thought to be anywhere between 500,000 miles and 1.5 million miles large. Being one of the only places on Earth that compasses point to “true north” rather than “magnetic north,” people are obsessive over it. The Triangle is located in the Gulf Stream, which, in certain places, moves faster than most bodies of water (about 5 miles per hour). Some places in the Bermuda Triangle go from a mostly shallow floor to a drop off of some of the deepest trenches in the world. The area is also noted for its strange weather habits, including waterspouts, earthquakes, and unusually high waves. With all of these things kept in mind, it would not be unusual to think that nothing strange happens in this range, but, surprisingly, more people believe in something a bit more paranormal.
Riley Sapp