NewsNation — Have you ever wondered what’s behind the Bermuda Triangle? Well, guess what? A scientist claims he’s on to something! This infamous area has been a hotbed for bizarre theories, unexplained disappearances of ships and planes for decades.
Dr. Simon Boxall, an oceanographer at the University of Southampton, suggests that the Atlantic Ocean’s Bermuda Triangle is home to rogue waves. These incredible natural phenomena can reach heights of around 100 feet and can come crashing in from every direction, strong enough to obliterate a ship!
Boxall explained, “Rogue waves can occur anywhere in the world, but there are spots where they pop up more frequently. The term ‘Bermuda Triangle’ was invented in 1952 by George X Sand, and before that, there wasn’t really a mystery about it.” This insight was shared during his chat with NewsNation.
He further elaborated that these giants waves emerge when two storm systems converge. Also, it’s essential to notice the volume of traffic in the area.
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According to Boxall, a whopping 33% of all privately owned boats in the U.S. navigate through the Bermuda Triangle. A report from the Coast Guard back in 2019 revealed that 82% of incidents at sea stemmed from boaters lacking proper training and safety gear.
With that in mind, he stated, “If you place a third of the country’s boating population in that small region, is it any wonder why some vessels might just up and disappear?”
To put his theories to the test, Boxall and his research team simulated the conditions surrounding the USS Cyclops, a U.S. Navy ship that tragically sank in the Triangle in 1918, claiming 309 souls.
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