Analysis of The Possible Causes for The Mysterious Events in The Bermuda Triangle

There are many wonders in the world that we have witnessed throughout Earth's creation. But as there are wonders, mysteries have also emerged as humans learn more about life. We see these mysteries as supernatural phenomena, possibly the work of a higher being. The Bermuda Triangle is one of them. According to UCSB Geography, it was one of the most popular ports at the time, with a large number of ships passing through. The mystery involves the loss of ships and airplanes for over 100 years. One of the first cases was Flight 19 in 1950. It was believed that the flight leader witnessed some supernatural events when he flew past Bermuda. Multiple other cases like this have occurred, where they would always have the same end—disappearance. Most of the incidents that happened were unexplainable, creating questions about what people actually saw before they vanished. This is such an intriguing question that even though there are legends like Bigfoot or Aliens, the Bermuda Triangle remains constant, shrouded in mystery and waiting to be explained by science. Of course, there are theories such as mini black holes, time portals, alien abductions, and the like, but there is still not enough evidence to convince those who believe in science. However, scientific theories are still out there, waiting to be proven as the cause of the events in the Bermuda Triangle. There must be evidence that is multiple-source, reliable, and reasonable. The top three candidates believed to be the cause of the Bermuda Triangle are Methane, Geographic factors, and The Weather.

Investigation into Potential Explanations for the Enigmatic Occurrences in the Bermuda Triangle

Methane Theory

To start, Methane is a highly flammable chemical. Due to that fact, accidents in the Bermuda Triangle could easily be caused by a methane explosion. Methane was discovered in the 1700s, exists in gas form, and can be easily detected. It is used for common daily activities such as cooking, illumination, and battery usage. With just a concentration of Methane in the air, an explosion could easily occur. Since the ocean is full of minerals, according to the article "Is the Bermuda Triangle Really Dangerous?" by Mindy Weisberger, "In March 2015, research detailed a collection of craters in the Barents Sea off the coast of Norway. These 'blowouts' happened when warming ocean temperatures led pressure to build up and methane to be released from gas hydrates, the solid ice-like substance formed by gases combined with frozen water" (Weisberger, 2015). This could very well be the cause of disappearances.

However, there are still many holes in this theory. The information is factual and accurate, but using another location and having a record from thousands of years ago does not reinforce the evidence. Also, in the same article, according to Carolyn Ruppel, a research geophysicist and chief of the U.S. Geological Survey, "But while slow methane leakage is common in the ocean, large-scale blowouts like those that may have taken place when the ice age wound to a close haven't been recorded since," she said (Ruppel, 2015). This remains a probability, but I think this theory is the least likely to explain the events.

Mechanical Failure Theory

For the second reason, these incidents could possibly be caused by mechanical mistakes or running out of fuel, leading to airplanes being lost at the bottom of the ocean and never found. The ocean covers more than 75% of the Earth's surface. However, according to the National Ocean Service, we have still not discovered 10% of the ocean. Specifically in the U.S., we haven’t even explored half of it (National Ocean Service). The rest at the bottom is still an unknown world to humans. From the same story of Flight 19, "Another Navy aircraft with a 13-person crew that was sent to search for the missing Flight 19 also never returned. Rosenberg said the Flight 19 pilots likely became lost and then ran out of gas. If they crashed, the heavy planes probably would have broken up on impact and sunk" (Rosenberg, 2020).

After consideration, based on how the story matches up within two sources, I could say the evidence is very reliable. However, in terms of logic, I don’t think so. There are two reasons why:

First, we have to consider where the Bermuda Triangle is located. There are three pieces of land that make up the location. Airplanes could easily land and refuel.

Second, being a military survey airplane and a rescue operation, the chance of someone failing to check their fuel or any mechanical issues is less likely. They all have to go through training to carry out these kinds of missions. I don’t think this reason is strong enough for a conclusion. Still, there is a very low chance of this happening.

Weather Theory

The last possibility is the weather. As we all know, weather technology in our current generation is very advanced. We can predict the weather with an accuracy of more than 80% and can see one or two weeks ahead before any storm could even form, giving ships a chance to avoid them by returning to land or port near their location. However, our ancestors did not even know that such technology existed. According to "Hurricanes make Devil's Triangle dangerous" written by Ken Kaye and published in 2014, expert Jim Lushine said that "In the past five decades, 79 hurricanes, including 26 major ones, have churned through the triangle. This year alone, six hurricanes have done so, the most recent being Hurricane Gonzalo, which struck Bermuda on Oct. 17" (Kaye, 2014). This is the most debatable theory right now, in my opinion. As there was no information on what could come next, pilots or ship captains could not be aware of any danger coming their way. Terrible accidents could easily happen with just bad weather alone.

Regarding whether this theory may be true or not, I can say that at least 50% of mysterious events happened because of the weather. The evidence is also very convincing. After multiple data checks using “Bermuda's Climate, Weather & Hurricane conditions”, I found that they are roughly accurate, but it does not impact the authenticity of the evidence. I don't see the evidence as anything near being biased. Lastly, the evidence presented is very logical. The sea is always a dangerous place to be around, considering the depth of the bottom and adding the unpredictable harsh weather of the ocean. We have a terrible combination for any vehicles traveling by sea. Even though we have advanced technology, accidents could still happen. Compared to the past, there is an even greater chance of getting hit by heavy wind or lightning and falling into the depths of the ocean.

Conclusion

After carefully examining each theory based on how frequently it has been used, its reliability, and its logic, I think that "The Weather" plays a significant role in building the mystery of the Triangle. Because we are living in the 21st century, everything is explained using science and our human brain. The weather is the most logical conclusion. Not only can it be explained easily, but we also have multiple pieces of evidence showing that due to bad weather, anything could happen. For example, we believe that our technology is superior to anything else. But with just bad weather, an entire flight could even be delayed. Linking back to Bermuda, where 76 storms have hit during the past five decades, the chance of transportation vehicles disappearing into the sea is not uncommon. In conclusion, the Devil's Triangle mysteries may still be unknown to us, but there are still things that can be explained if we look at them more rationally instead of attributing them to the supernatural. Weather is something that we are still researching and understanding, and that is why these incidents can happen. I honestly don’t think it is something supernatural. But as long as we don't accept any given facts, it will always remain a mystery.

References

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• National Ocean Service. Ocean exploration. Retrieved from [source].
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• Ruppel, C. (2015). [Title of the article]. Retrieved from [source].
• Weisberger, M. (2015). Is the Bermuda Triangle Really Dangerous? Retrieved from [source].