For decades, the Bermuda Triangle has remained one of the most puzzling mysteries that baffled scientists and captured the imagination worldwide, linked to the disappearance of hundreds of planes and ships without a trace, earning the nickname “Death Triangle.” A recent study by British oceanographer Dr. Simon Boxall, professor of Ocean Sciences at the University of Southampton, presented a new scientific explanation for this phenomenon. He revealed in a documentary aired on Britain’s Channel 5 that the likely cause behind most disappearance incidents in the Bermuda Triangle is “rogue waves.” These waves, described as massive walls of water reaching up to 30 meters high, can suddenly appear from multiple directions simultaneously, making them far more dangerous than normal waves. Boxall confirms that a large ship could sink within just two minutes if struck by such a wave.

Among the notable incidents linked to the Bermuda Triangle is the disappearance of the American cargo ship USS Cyclops in 1918 during its voyage from Brazil to the United States. Despite extensive searches, no trace of the 165-meter-long ship or its 306 crew members was found. Boxall believes rogue waves could explain this mysterious sinking, especially after tests with a scale model of the ship showed it could capsize quickly when hit by a wave of that size. He also pointed out that the triangle’s location makes it a “hotspot” for rogue waves, where storms from the north and south converge, sometimes joined by storms from Florida, increasing the likelihood of deadly waves.

However, not all scientists agree that there is a “mystery” in the Bermuda Triangle; the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) states that the rates of marine and air accidents in the area do not exceed normal levels compared to other heavily navigated sea regions. The Bermuda Triangle extends in the North Atlantic Ocean, bounded by three main points: Bermuda Islands, the US state of Florida, and Puerto Rico. Despite ongoing debate, the triangle remains a subject of interest and study, and an inexhaustible source of myths and mysterious stories.