The Bermuda Triangle is in the western North Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Florida. The Bermuda Triangle has had the highest number of reported cases of planes and ships mysteriously disappearing without a trace. It’s a region roughly in the shape of a triangle, located between Miami on the Florida coast and two islands, the island of Bermuda and the island of San Juan Puerto Rico. The mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, which is also known as the ‘Devil’s Triangle’ or the ‘Isle of Devils’, remains unsolved today, although several theories have come up in past and new year’s.  These include ones that indicate supernatural and paranormal presence.

The first theory that was discussed is the theory that a comet from outer space crashed into the earth thousands of years ago, near the area that is now the Bermuda Triangle. People, who believe in this theory, seem to believe that somewhere in the depths of the ocean, there is the remains of this comet and it is the electromagnetic field of the comet that causes all the mysteries, including disruptions of aircraft signals. No traces of a comet or anything similar to it have been found yet, and with no proof, it just remains a theory.

Theory one is human error. People believe the number one reason for the disappearances, is that this theory happened do to the result of human errors. The area surrounding the Bermuda Triangle consists of a string of islands, each very similar to the other. Because of this, it is very difficult to find your way there.  The rough weather and storms add to the risk. Once you are lost, it becomes very difficult to return. Also, the area experiences a lot of air traffic which increases the probability of disasters.

Theory two is rough water. This is one of the more real theories explaining the mystery. The Atlantic Ocean is famous for its storms, hurricanes and rough weather. Violent storms and hurricanes cause the waves to rise as high as 80 feet or more. Plus, the strong current of the Gulf Stream and it gets bad. Even more danger is beneath the ocean as this is the deepest part of the Atlantic, the location of the Puerto Rico trench. So, if a ship or an aircraft gets trapped in the storm and sinks deep into the water, it can very well appear to have disappeared without a trace.

Theory three is military base. Area 51 is a base of the U.S. Air Force where testing of military equipment happens and is shipped out, which is famous for many reported UFO sightings. Also, there is a similar testing base of the U.S. Navy on the Andros Islands in the Bahamas. Some people believe that there is something more to it than a weapon testing base and that it is the site where the government has built equipment to communicate with the extraterrestrials. And it is this supposedly advanced technology that has something to do with the vanishing of ships and planes.

Theory four is strong magnetic field. This theory says that the cause behind the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle is the Earth’s magnetic field in that particular region. It has been often observed that compasses begin to spin rapidly near the area, and navigation equipment stop functioning properly. This is because it is one of the two places on earth where the geographic north and magnetic north are near each other. Due to this, electromagnetic storms originating below the earth’s surface rise above  and leave a fog behind. The strong magnetic effects in the region is believed to be responsible for so many people vanishing into thin air.

Theory five is extraterrestrial activity. There is a slight variation in the two versions of this theory but the basic idea is the same: alien activity is the cause behind the disappearance of so many ships and planes. One version states that it all occurs due to aliens or living beings from other planets, abducting people, while the other version has a slightly different take on it. It says that the aircraft and ships traveling over the region sometimes end up there at the time when aliens are supposedly traveling between our planet and theirs. These ships and planes are then automatically taken along to another dimension or may be, who knows, even to another planet altogether. And the poor things are unable to return, it seems, or at least that’s what the theory wants you to believe. In spite of the fact that there isn’t any proof, this theory.

Theory six is the City of Atlantis. This theory is supported by some people who believe that the lost city of Atlantis was located somewhere close to the Bahamas. What they also believe is that the mysterious city still lies buried somewhere below the ocean, and legend has it that this city was powered by energy obtained from powerful crystals. According to this theory, the effect of the remains of these crystals is what is responsible for the aircraft radio signals going haywire. There are even supposed proofs for the same, the most important one being the Bimini Road, which is a peculiar rock structure that appears to be an ancient dockyard.