The Bermuda Triangle, a region of the Atlantic Ocean stretching between Miami (Florida), Bermuda (UK overseas territory), and San Juan (Puerto Rico), has long been associated with unexplained disappearances of ships and aircraft. While the area has inspired countless legends, scientific analysis provides plausible explanations for many of the incidents attributed to this region. This article examines historical cases, debunks myths, and highlights the natural phenomena and human errors that likely explain the mystery—while also revisiting some of the most chilling tales that continue to captivate imaginations.
Where Is the Bermuda Triangle?
The Bermuda Triangle covers approximately 500,000 square miles of ocean. Though not officially recognized as a geographic or scientific area, it is commonly defined by its three points: Miami (Florida), San Juan (Puerto Rico), and Bermuda. This heavily traveled route sees thousands of ships and aircraft pass through safely each year.
A History of Reported Disappearances
USS Cyclops (1918)
- A U.S. Navy fuel ship carrying 309 people vanished without a trace en route from the Caribbean to Baltimore.
- Despite modern search technologies and distress systems, no wreckage or distress signals were ever found.