The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil’s Triangle, has been the subject of numerous conspiracy theories due to the disappearance of over 50 ships and 20 planes in the past century. However, a physicist from the University of Sydney, Karl Kruszelnicki, has shed new light on the mystery of this area in the Atlantic Ocean. According to Kruszelnicki, the number of missing planes and ships in the Bermuda Triangle is not unusually high compared to other heavily trafficked areas. He dismisses supernatural beings, sea monsters, or extraterrestrial forces as the cause of the disappearances. Instead, he believes that human error and adverse weather conditions are the most likely reasons for the disappearances.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has previously stated that there is no evidence to suggest that mysterious disappearances occur more frequently in the Bermuda Triangle than in other heavily trafficked areas of the ocean. The navigation in the Bermuda Triangle is complex due to rapidly changing weather conditions, magnetic compasses that are oriented towards the “true” North Pole rather than the varying magnetic North Pole, and numerous islands and shallow waters that can pose challenges for seafaring vessels.
Kruszelnicki cites the disappearance of the Flight 19 bomber group in 1945 as an example of human error and adverse weather conditions being the likely cause of the disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle. The group consisted of five bombers from the US Navy, and despite intensive search efforts, no wreckage was ever found. Kruszelnicki notes that only one of the 14 crew members was an experienced pilot, and this pilot was known for making poor decisions and had a hangover on the day of the flight. The weather on the day of the disappearance was also stormy, with waves up to 4.5 meters high. The crew’s radio transmissions also showed disagreement between the lead pilot and the others about the course to take, and the lead pilot believed that his compass was malfunctioning.
In conclusion, Kruszelnicki’s research suggests that the disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle are not due to supernatural forces but rather to human error and adverse weather conditions. While the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle may never be fully solved, this new perspective provides a more rational explanation for the disappearances.
