It's more intriguing and fun to believe in myths and legends rather than the scientific data used to support theories. One such scientific theory, however, states that the Bermuda Triangle, at the 80th meridian, is one of two spots on the planet where compass variation is unnecessary. At this agonic line, where actual north and magnetic north are aligned, sailors must compensate.
The Bermuda Triangle's region is also host to high magnetic activity, which could perhaps cause compasses to go wild. Meso-meteorological storms also share the blame. These weather systems are composed of thunderstorms, miniature cyclones and tornadoes, and they can appear without warning as they follow abnormal weather patterns.
Another explanation for craft disappearances is that methane is often released from the planet's core. Methane gas that is released in the water diminishes the water's density and is said to cause a vessel to sink or capsize in an instant. This is what some believe happened to the USS Cyclops in March 1918. The ship was reported to have an eccentric captain at its helm, a man who would apparently pace along the quarterdeck in his underwear. It was the event involving the USS Cyclops that allegedly inspired Paul Gallico to write The Poseidon Adventure.
It is widely believed that most boats or crafts that disappeared suffered from human error. Even the men of Flight 19 could have made mistakes; had they known about the peculiar environment in this area, they probably could have saved themselves.
The fact is that the area covered by the Bermuda Triangle is one of the most frequented spots for pleasure boating in the world. Given the area's popularity, people want to know if they are in any danger should they choose to vacation there. Could you be the next victim? The term is likely searched as a precautionary measure.
Do people ever watch Discovery Channel!?
2007-05-27 08:00:31
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answered by diavoledraconlimalaasno 1
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Why hasn't the Bermuda Triangle been researched. It has. By hard science and by authors merely interested in selling... Books.
Hard science indicates that undersea volcanic activity is most likely responsible for the unexplained disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle. Piracy is another possibility as well as mutiny and in the case of airplanes, they simply may have blown up in midair. The 'flying-boats' searching for the missing squadron were infamous for blowing up due to gasoline leakage. NOT every disappearance is as unexplained as many authors would have you believe. Some authors have tainted their research in favor of the spectacular, because that sells more... Books.
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2007-05-27 09:26:01
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answered by H 7
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There are two major obstacles to exploring an expanse of ocean: the size of the Triangle and the weather within the area it covers. It is changeable weatherwise, the water is deep and mapping land is a lot easier, even bad terrain. Maybe there are whirlpools or quicksand in the Triangle, but governments spend money only when it benefits people, supposedly, so there may never be a proper investigation of the Triangle.
2007-05-27 08:51:07
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answered by jenesuispasunnombre 6
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They have..They say that gas deposits in the sea leak and create alot of bubbles in that area causing the water to "thin" so boats can't float and they just sink then the sea bed would be like quick sand from the bubbles too. People couldn't swim in it either they would sink like rocks and the ship would also pull em into the muck..And the rocks scattered about the triangle are magnetic and make compasses go hay-wire
2007-05-27 07:55:38
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answered by Malorum 2
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It is being researched. A prevailing theory is that there are massive undergroung pockets of methane that erupt from time to time. When a ship happens to pass through the gas as it reaches the surface, the methane displaces the water and subsequently reduces buoyancy.
As for disappearances, time displacement, and ghost ships, well, I think that stuff is just a bunch of campfire stories.
2007-05-27 07:58:25
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answered by Awesome Bill 7
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I believe it's been researched plenty of times, and all results pointed to it being no different than any other tract of ocean of the same size with the same distance from land (ie, no more missing ships or planes than average). I've heard hypothesises talking about gas being expelled from the seafloor causing ships to loose bouancy and disrupt planes, but it's not a hard fact.
2007-05-27 07:53:56
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answered by the_rusty_machete 3
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I'm working on a research paper myself, and it's really hard to find a title that firmly states what your paper is about.Could this one work? Animal Rights: the Fine Line Between Abuse and Discipline Otherwise, tell me more about the specifics of your paper
2016-05-19 01:39:48
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answered by tony 3
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It's been researched to death.Here see for yourself.
2007-05-27 09:01:30
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answered by Dr. NG 7
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they have they have been and they are just turn on the discovery channel u might find something. nice try though
2007-05-27 07:50:53
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answered by xXBrudu BXx 4
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ever hear of Atlantis maybe the boats have have found its way to Atlantis
2007-05-27 10:08:00
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answered by kwtechno 2
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