The Truth Revealed

I don't claim to have discovered the truth as many other researchers do, but would rather lay evidence before and let you judge for yourself.   I find that so many legends are purely fictitious  myths. However, cynics often go too far in their criticisms, making their claims less credible.  The area is undoubtedly an area of great tragedy and even mystery.  Many good points have been pointed out by scholars, historians, and scientists alike.

1. Tropical Weather.   Many short and intense storms build up quickly and dissipate quickly, undetected by satellite surveillance.  These even hold such dangerous elements as waterspouts that could easily destroy any passing plane or ship.

2.  Amateur Sailors.   This area is a boon for the inexperienced or unknoweledged boater.  The Coast guard gets over 8000 distress calls a year (more than 20 a day!).  However, most are sailors who have run out of gas or encountered some other foolish problem.  The beautiful area is highly deceptive in its calmness, so sailors are often not prepared for what the sea can throw at them.

3. Underwater Earthquakes.   Though none have been officially recorded, scientists have found a great deal of seismic activity in this area.  In shallow areas, underwater earthquakes have the power to cause such disturbances such as the tsunamis of the far east.

4.  The Gulf Stream.   This ocean current is extremely strong.  It has been reported to move faster than 5 mph in some areas.  This is enough to  throw many boaters hundreds of miles off coarse because they did not know how to compensate for the current.  This, combined with the unusual effects of magnetism on the area, is the cause of many confused sailors.

5.  The Gas Bubble Theory.   A theory also exists among serious scientists that a high concentration of gas hydrates that exists in the area causing the water to become less dense within small patches.  This would cause ships to sink quickly and without a trace.

6.  Pirates.  A common way to get into the drug smuggling business in the '70s and '80s was to pirate a boat for your business.  Suspicion also arises at the coincidence of the World Wars and the greatest count of mysterious acts in the Triangle. 

7.  Traffic.  There is undeniably a great deal of boat and airplane traffic over this area.  It is not as great as some critics claim, but still a much visited area.   Logic would have it that accidents will happen.  In fact, it is reported that there are many other areas on earth where more "mysterious disappearances" have occured, such as the Devil's Sea near Japan.  The ocean is a dangerous place.  [ Large Atlantic Ocean Traffic Map ]