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Before the renowned scientist Kruszelnicki, the Lloyd's of London group had attempted to debunk various theories surrounding the Bermuda Triangle.
The Final Chapter: Challenging Old Theories
According to Lloyd's of London, at least since 1975, the disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle have occurred at a rate similar to elsewhere. However, 1975 was a challenging year to dispel the mystery, as Charles Berlitz's book 'The Bermuda Triangle,' published in 1974, was gaining popularity with 20 million copies sold in 30 languages.
By 1977, the Bermuda Triangle once again captured widespread attention, with director Steven Spielberg referencing it in the sci-fi film 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind,' depicting the abduction of Flight 19 crew members by extraterrestrials.
Seemingly undeterred, Lloyd's of London consistently reiterated its statement about the unremarkable nature of the Bermuda Triangle.
In 1997, aiming to substantiate the claim that there are numerous disappearances in Bermuda as in other vast sea areas, the conglomerate asserted that the insurance fees for journeys through the Bermuda Triangle are not higher than those for other regular sea voyages. However, this has little noteworthy effect.
The theories rapidly exploded despite many contrary facts. For instance, the article 'Deadly Bermuda Triangle' by author Gaddis was published in an American magazine that sometimes considers itself the 'magazine of masterpiece novels.'
Furthermore, the best-selling book by author Berlitz linked the ghost ship Mary Celeste with the Bermuda Triangle, even though the ship was found abandoned off the coast of Azores, beyond the Atlantic Ocean, and as the ship followed the New York - Italy route, it would not have come close to the Bermuda Triangle.
Currently, one can find online theories debunking irrational beliefs such as airplanes and ships disappearing into some kind of black hole or time being warped in the Bermuda Triangle.
However, we encounter an explanation that states: 'The Bermuda Triangle is somewhat situated in the middle of an area of the Atlantic Ocean that was once Atlantis. When Atlantis was destroyed, this city sank to the ocean floor. While the crumbling temples now serve as the habitat for countless underwater creatures, the great lava crystals of the Atlanteans that once provided immense power and energy found in Atlantis still exist. They continue to emit powerful energy beams into the universe. Sometimes, the gravitational field emanating from these Atlantean lava crystals becomes very strong, and any plane or ship entering the influence of this field disintegrates and transforms into pure energy.'
New theories continue to emerge, including those associated with scientific factors.
Some people believe that the disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle are caused by methane gas forcefully escaping after being trapped in the form of hydrate gas within an icy cage of water molecules beneath the frigid depths of the ocean floor.
It is theorized that such explosions could release a massive stream of gas, causing the sea to froth as if boiling, sinking ships because the foam is unlike water that a ship can float on.
This gas can also rise into the sky, creating a mixture containing 5-15% methane gas, which will explode upon contact with hot aircraft engine exhaust fumes.
When asked about this hypothesis, a scientist from the US Geological Survey admitted that a hydrate gas explosion could indeed sink a ship as described. He mentioned that the only issue is that the recent natural hydrate gas eruption off the southeast coast of South America probably occurred at the end of the ice age about 15,000 years ago or more when human ships were mere wooden logs.
Adding another scientifically influenced hypothesis presented in 2017. That year, in the documentary film 'Draining the Bermuda Triangle' aired on Channel 5 (UK), an exploration team used Sun Mapping technology to unravel the mysteries.
After an in-depth exploration of a series of scientific hypotheses, the research team uncovered this area teeming with 'disruptors.' These are massive limestone formations that have evolved over millions of years from various plankton and seaweed species.
During low tide, these rock formations have the opportunity to rise to the surface sufficiently sharp and rigid to puncture the hull of a ship, yet they are incredibly difficult to detect. Mr. Struan Smith at the Bermuda Historical Museum states: 'They are more noticeable in the waves of a storm. These things are most dangerous on calm seas because they can't be seen.'
This explains why many ships have disappeared even in favorable weather conditions – one of the greatest mysteries of this notoriously treacherous sea.
The documentary footage also points to evidence of the existence of sinkholes and powerful water vortexes capable of pulling large objects down to the ocean floor. Additionally, the Bermuda Triangle is a 'trap' where frequent adverse weather phenomena such as hurricanes and cyclones can generate horrifying waves.
In summary, despite numerous hypotheses over the decades, the Bermuda Triangle remains an enigma that continues to pique the curiosity of many.
