Theories Surrounding The Bermuda Triangle

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The Bermuda Triangle is an area in the Atlantic Ocean popularly believed to harbor strange and unexplainable occurrences within its borders. Many theories exist concerning the causes of these events, both supernatural and scientific. In analyzing the strange events that have occurred in the Bermuda Triangle and exploring theories surrounding the area, both supernatural and scientific, evidence will lead to the conclusion that there are logical, scientific explanations for what has occurred in the Bermuda Triangle. By analyzing background information, the culture surrounding the Bermuda Triangle, events that have occurred in the area, theories concerning possible explanations, and exploring other “Bermuda Triangles” on the Earth, the supernatural mystery of the Bermuda Triangle will be given a logical, scientific explanation.
The Bermuda Triangle is also known as the Devil’s Triangle. It connects Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico, encompassing an area of about 500,000 square miles. Dozens of planes and ships have mysteriously disappeared in the area. In the past one hundred years, as many as one hundred ships and …show more content…

Gaddis’s “The Deadly Bermuda Triangle” begins with, “What is there about this particular slice of the world that has destroyed hundreds of ships and planes without a trace?” In this article, Gaddis mentions the Marine Sulfur Queen, the two KC-135 stratotankers, and many other mysterious disappearances in the area. He also goes into detail about the Flight 19 disappearance, stating, “Whatever this menace that lurks within a triangle of tragedy so close to home, it was responsible for the most incredible mystery in the history of aviation – the lost patrol.” He offers his analysis of these events, making strong statements and creating a dismal tone about the area. This article was the beginning of the hysteria surrounding the Bermuda Triangle (Gaddis;

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