New theory hints mysterious forces once haunted the Bermuda Triangle

"Researchers have long suggested that unusual environmental conditions, such as rare combinations of methane gas releases from the ocean floor, may have temporarily disrupted buoyancy and engines. According to Ronald Kapper of 'What If Science,' the phenomenon may have been active in the past but has since disappeared, which could explain why incidents in the area have declined in recent decades."

"The theory does not involve aliens, portals or curses, but rather natural forces that could briefly create dangerous conditions. Some scientists speculate that the Bermuda Triangle may have once been prone to clusters of accidents due to these unique conditions. While the new explanation is gaining attention on forums and social media, experts caution that evidence remains limited."

"The US Coast Guard emphasized that there is no recognized geographic hazard, and many incidents may have been exaggerated or misreported. The Bermuda Triangle is a loosely defined, roughly 500,000-square-mile region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean. It is commonly described as a triangular area connecting three points: Miami, Florida, Bermuda and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The study has suggested that methane eruptions from the seafloor are a plausible explanation for sudden ship sinkings or engine failures in the area."

Methane eruptions from the seafloor can lower water density and could cause ships to lose buoyancy and small aircraft flying low to suffer engine failures. Such eruptions may have produced temporary 'active fields' in specific areas, increasing accident clusters during certain periods. Similar methane hazards occur elsewhere, but a transient active field in the western North Atlantic could explain a past concentration of incidents. The phenomenon involves natural forces rather than paranormal explanations. Observed incidents in recent decades have declined, and available evidence for the theory remains limited. The US Coast Guard notes no recognized geographic hazard in the region.

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