For decades, the Bermuda Triangle, a 500,000 square kilometer expanse between Miami and Puerto Rico, has been synonymous with inexplicable disappearances. This infamous region has been a graveyard for at least 1,000 people, approximately 75 aircraft, and hundreds of ships over the last century. While many have dismissed the numerous incidents as mere accidents, the absence of clear explanations has fueled theories ranging from the supernatural to alien abduction. However, a group of American meteorologists now believes they may have finally uncovered the scientific truth behind the Triangle’s mysterious reputation.
The Role of Hexagonal Clouds and “Air Bombs”
The prevailing new theory points to hexagonal clouds forming in the area. These unique cloud formations are believed to create “air bombs” – powerful downdrafts generating winds reaching speeds of up to 170 miles per hour. Scientists suggest these incredibly powerful storms can instantly overwhelm and sink ships and aircraft. Researchers have observed massive cloud formations, ranging from 22 to 55 miles wide, appearing over the western tip of Bermuda Island.
Scientific Evidence and Explanations
Using radar satellites to measure conditions beneath these unusual clouds, researchers found that the winds at sea level in this region also reached dangerously high speeds, creating waves up to 13 meters (approximately 43 feet) high. One scientist explains these “air bombs” as a phenomenon known as a microburst or “blast” – powerful bursts of air that erupt from the base of a cloud and then strike the ocean surface.
The term “Bermuda Triangle” was first coined by a journalist in the 1950s who was reporting on the unusually high number of vessels and planes vanishing in this specific area. While the mystery has long captivated the public imagination, these new meteorological findings offer a compelling scientific explanation for the many tragic incidents that have occurred within its boundaries.
