Full Version: The Bermuda Triangle
does anyone believe in the myths of it?
Yes. Didnt we all just come out of it? haha
Gee i thought you had information on it..
Yeah i believe in it.. Wouldnt mind some interesting information on it thought *wink wink nudge nudge hint hint*
Yeah i believe in it.. Wouldnt mind some interesting information on it thought *wink wink nudge nudge hint hint*
no introductory article im offended?
well lets put mini through the bermuda triangle to prove our point
well lets put mini through the bermuda triangle to prove our point
haha yeah i thought there would be info on it aswell...i know about it but i wouldn't say enough to make a judgement...
for all you whinning bitches:
The Bermuda Triangle (sometimes known as Devil's Triangle) is a 1.5-million-square-mile (4,000,000 kmē) area of ocean roughly defined by Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and the southern tip of Florida. Some believe it is a paranormal site in which the laws of physics are violated or altered.
It is said that within this area a number of ships and planes have disappeared under highly unusual circumstances. The United States Coast Guard and others disagree with the assessment of paranormal activity, arguing that the number of incidents involving lost ships and planes is no larger than that of any other heavily traveled region of the world.
The term "Bermuda Triangle" was popularized by Vincent Gaddis in a 1964 Argosy feature.
The area achieved its fame largely through the efforts of Charles Berlitz in his 1974 book The Bermuda Triangle and its subsequent film adaptation. The book consists of a series of recountings of mysterious disappearances of ships and aircraft, in particular the December 1945 loss of five U.S. Navy Avenger torpedo bombers known as Flight 19.
Research has shown that freak waves called solitons can reach up to up to 30 m (100 feet) in height and are capable of sinking the largest ships within moments. Although these are very rare, in some areas ocean currents mean they happen more often than the norm. Such waves have now been hypothesized as a cause for many unexplained shipping losses over the years in the Bermuda Triangle.
Famous incidents
Flight 19
One of the best known Bermuda Triangle incidents concerns the loss of Flight 19, a squadron of five U.S. Navy TBM Avenger torpedo bombers on a training flight out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on December 5, 1945. According to Berlitz, the flight consisted of expert Marine Corps aviators who, after reporting a number of odd visual effects, simply disappeared, an account which isn't entirely true. Furthermore, Berlitz claims that because the TBM Avenger bombers were built to float for long periods, they should have been found the next day considering what were reported as calm seas and a clear sky. However, not only were they never found, a Navy search and rescue seaplane that went after them was also lost. Adding to the intrigue is that the Navy's report of the accident was ascribed to "causes or reasons unknown".
While the basic facts of Berlitz's version of the story are essentially accurate, some important details are missing. The image of a squadron of seasoned combat aviators disappearing on a sunny afternoon is inaccurate. Rather, it was a squadron of lost, inexperienced flight trainees forced to ditch their out-of-fuel airplanes into unknown stormy waters in the dark of night. As for the Navy's report, it is claimed that the original report blamed the accident on the commander's confusion (Lt. Taylor abandoned his planes twice in the Pacific after getting lost returning to his carrier), but the wording was changed in deference to the wishes of his family.
The Bermuda Triangle (sometimes known as Devil's Triangle) is a 1.5-million-square-mile (4,000,000 kmē) area of ocean roughly defined by Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and the southern tip of Florida. Some believe it is a paranormal site in which the laws of physics are violated or altered.
It is said that within this area a number of ships and planes have disappeared under highly unusual circumstances. The United States Coast Guard and others disagree with the assessment of paranormal activity, arguing that the number of incidents involving lost ships and planes is no larger than that of any other heavily traveled region of the world.
The term "Bermuda Triangle" was popularized by Vincent Gaddis in a 1964 Argosy feature.
The area achieved its fame largely through the efforts of Charles Berlitz in his 1974 book The Bermuda Triangle and its subsequent film adaptation. The book consists of a series of recountings of mysterious disappearances of ships and aircraft, in particular the December 1945 loss of five U.S. Navy Avenger torpedo bombers known as Flight 19.
Research has shown that freak waves called solitons can reach up to up to 30 m (100 feet) in height and are capable of sinking the largest ships within moments. Although these are very rare, in some areas ocean currents mean they happen more often than the norm. Such waves have now been hypothesized as a cause for many unexplained shipping losses over the years in the Bermuda Triangle.
Famous incidents
Flight 19
One of the best known Bermuda Triangle incidents concerns the loss of Flight 19, a squadron of five U.S. Navy TBM Avenger torpedo bombers on a training flight out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on December 5, 1945. According to Berlitz, the flight consisted of expert Marine Corps aviators who, after reporting a number of odd visual effects, simply disappeared, an account which isn't entirely true. Furthermore, Berlitz claims that because the TBM Avenger bombers were built to float for long periods, they should have been found the next day considering what were reported as calm seas and a clear sky. However, not only were they never found, a Navy search and rescue seaplane that went after them was also lost. Adding to the intrigue is that the Navy's report of the accident was ascribed to "causes or reasons unknown".
While the basic facts of Berlitz's version of the story are essentially accurate, some important details are missing. The image of a squadron of seasoned combat aviators disappearing on a sunny afternoon is inaccurate. Rather, it was a squadron of lost, inexperienced flight trainees forced to ditch their out-of-fuel airplanes into unknown stormy waters in the dark of night. As for the Navy's report, it is claimed that the original report blamed the accident on the commander's confusion (Lt. Taylor abandoned his planes twice in the Pacific after getting lost returning to his carrier), but the wording was changed in deference to the wishes of his family.
Ok, just a thought and I might add Im not too good at expressing myself so here goes.
After seeing the map of the usa and the proximity of the bermuda triangle to the gulf of mexico and florida, I realised that this is where most of the hurricanes occur. Now im not too good with geography, although I must say i did enjoy it, but i think that this is where the colder winds of the north meet up with the warmer winds of the south and cause these hurricanes to occur.
I wonder if this has anything to do with the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle. When these two major forces of nature collide, could they not have the strength to rip planes out of the sky and boats from the sea and sink them to the lower depths of the ocean? Just a thought, Im probably wrong, but I could be right!
After seeing the map of the usa and the proximity of the bermuda triangle to the gulf of mexico and florida, I realised that this is where most of the hurricanes occur. Now im not too good with geography, although I must say i did enjoy it, but i think that this is where the colder winds of the north meet up with the warmer winds of the south and cause these hurricanes to occur.
I wonder if this has anything to do with the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle. When these two major forces of nature collide, could they not have the strength to rip planes out of the sky and boats from the sea and sink them to the lower depths of the ocean? Just a thought, Im probably wrong, but I could be right!
that is a good theory, but im sure some proffesional (actually alot) has considered it and found the con's of it.
very intresting, how would peopl get to those little islands in the bermuda triangle if stuff get lost when they go there.....meh...
i've always been interested in the Bermuda Triangle and since i've heard of the so called ''myths'' which are quite freaky really, i want to learn more about it.
i wonder if there is a documentary on it (it being good and detailed of course) and if so what's it called?
i wonder if there is a documentary on it (it being good and detailed of course) and if so what's it called?
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