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Research Paper On The Bermuda Triangle

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Bermuda Triangle as a Mythical Geographic Area

The Bermuda triangle is a mythical geographic area. It is believed to extend from the tip of Florida to Bermuda and to Puerto Rico. Over 100 planes and ships have disappeared in the last century. There are many theories about what might cause the disappearances of theses ships and planes. Scientist have come to believe that the most possible theory has something to do with the climate change such as tsunamis, hurricanes or waterspouts. The other theory is that the compasses point to the True North and not the Magnetic North. There are other less likely theories but it depends on whether a person believes or not. There is also the theory that Atlantis might have sunk where the Bermuda …show more content…

The flight leader called into the dispatch tower and said that both of his compasses were not working and he was not sure where he was located. Scientist say that true north and magnetic north are 20 degrees apart so when anyone is flying or on a ship they need to take into account the variation. Many planes before disappearing have reported that their compasses were not working and that they were not located where their compass indicated. If this theory is true it is very possible that they might have gotten lost in the middle of the ocean and it is hard to find the remains of the ships and planes since the ocean is so vast.
This next theory is very hard to believe but it is one of the many possibilities. This theory dates back to Plato’s theory about Atlantis. People think that Atlantis might be located in the Bermuda Triangle and that the Atlanteans technology is ahead of ours. Supposedly in the Bermuda triangle there is a crystal pyramid, which has the power to disintegrate anything that passes in its path. This might be why there is no trace of the ships, planes or people. Dr. Brown said that when he was snorkeling in the Bahamas he saw a shiny looking pyramid in the water and that as he approached it he saw a pair of hands extend out holding a large crystal that was handed to him. He said that when that crystal was put in his hands he had a weird sensation or feeling that of which he cannot explain. Dr. Brown has that crystal

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