The Bermuda Triangle has been a topic of intrigue and speculation for many years, with numerous conspiracy theories attempting to explain its mysteries. However, one scientist proposes a straightforward explanation that could resolve the enigma once and for all.
The region, which is thought to encompass the area between Florida, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda, has gained notoriety over the years due to the baffling number of people who have ventured into it, never to return.
This notorious region has even been ominously dubbed a ‘graveyard’ owing to the numerous ships and planes that have vanished within its boundaries.
Spanning an impressive 700,000 kilometers of ocean, the Bermuda Triangle is a notably active maritime area.
Over the years, various conspiracy theories have emerged about the Bermuda Triangle, ranging from the plausible to the fantastical.
Some theories suggest supernatural forces or alien visitors abducting humans for experimentation, though these are among the more far-fetched ideas.
Nonetheless, an Australian scientist claims to have ‘solved’ the mystery, suggesting that a ‘simple’ scientific fact accounts for the occurrences.
Karl Kruszelnicki, an Australian scientist, believes the mystery surrounding the Bermuda Triangle is likely attributable to ‘human error and bad weather,’ given its location near the equator.
Kruszelnicki explained to news.com.au: “It is close to the Equator, near a wealthy part of the world – America – therefore you have a lot of traffic.”
He emphasized that the area does not possess any unique attributes and there is ‘nothing out of the ordinary’ about the Triangle.
The scientist further added, “According to Lloyd’s of London and the US Coastguard the number that go missing in the Bermuda Triangle is the same as anywhere in the world on a percentage basis.”
A notable case that draws attention from experts studying the Bermuda Triangle is Flight 19, which entered the area in 1945.
Flight 19 consisted of a training mission involving five Grumman TBM Avenger torpedo bombers that departed from Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The disappearance of Flight 19, which included 14 experienced Navy airmen, remained a mystery for a long time.
In 1975, librarian and historian Larry Kusche published his research into the phenomenon, offering a resolution.
Kusche’s detailed review of the official documents regarding the incident led him to conclude that adverse weather conditions were primarily responsible for the disappearance.
Despite these findings, it’s unlikely that conspiracy theories about the Bermuda Triangle will fade away anytime soon.