Bermuda Triangle: Unsolved Mysteries & Gravitational Forces

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the Bermuda Triangle, specifically exploring the existence of gravitational forces in the area and the various theories surrounding the mysterious disappearances of ships and aircraft. Participants examine natural explanations, statistical comparisons, and the reliability of media portrayals.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question the existence of gravitational anomalies in the Bermuda Triangle, suggesting that if such forces existed, they would be utilized for space launches.
  • Others argue against the credibility of sensational claims made by documentaries, particularly those suggesting the presence of black holes or wormholes, citing the lack of reliability of such sources.
  • Participants note that documented disappearance incidents in the Bermuda Triangle do not statistically differ from those in other similar areas, suggesting that the phenomenon may not be as mysterious as portrayed.
  • Some contributions highlight that many reported disappearances may have been exaggerated or misrepresented, with claims of incidents that lack corroborating evidence.
  • There is a mention of the influence of tropical storms on disappearances, with some arguing that these factors are often overlooked in sensational narratives.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of views, with some agreeing on the statistical normalcy of disappearances while others maintain skepticism about the explanations provided by mainstream media. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the nature of the Bermuda Triangle and the validity of various claims.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the reliance on anecdotal evidence, potential biases in media representations, and the lack of formal citations to support claims made by participants.

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What is Bermuda Triangle? Is gravitational Forces exist there or not?
 
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azlan naeem said:
What is Bermuda Triangle? Is gravitational Forces exist there or not?

If there were none then we would be using the location for space launches. :wink:
If the forces were significantly different at that location then there would be a 'hill' or 'valley' in the seawater.
 
I just feel like pointing this out, just in case anyone feels like citing a very unreliable documentary from History Channel which tries to claim that the Bermuda Triangle's caused by a Black Hole or Wormhole,

First of all, any black holes that are large enough to not starve are probably large enough to have a more large scale effect.

Second, it's History Channel. Almost nothing they do nowadays is reliable.
 
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I just feel like pointing this out, just in case anyone feels like citing a very unreliable documentary from History Channel which tries to claim that the Bermuda Triangle's caused by a Black Hole or Wormhole,

First of all, any black holes that are large enough to not starve are probably large enough to have a more large scale effect.

Second, it's History Channel. Almost nothing they do is reliable.
Not to mention that if it can suck airplanes and ships, it can suck all the water there.
Seriously who came up with that idea?
 
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Dead Boss said:
Not to mention that if it can suck airplanes and ships, it can suck all the goddamn water there.
Seriously who came up with that idea?

History Channel. :wink:
 
^ ^ lol :biggrin:

Actually, I remember reading that if you go through the official, documented disappearance incidents in the area, the statistics are not very different than any other (similar) area in the world.

Of course, aliens have been well known to alter statistics :biggrin:
 
meldraft said:
Actually, I remember reading that if you go through the official, documented disappearance incidents in the area, the statistics are not very different than any other (similar) area in the world.

Yep. Me too. Though I cannot back that up with citations. Except Wiki:


  • The number of ships and aircraft reported missing in the area was not significantly greater, proportionally speaking, than in any other part of the ocean.
  • In an area frequented by tropical storms, the number of disappearances that did occur were, for the most part, neither disproportionate, unlikely, nor mysterious;
  • Furthermore, Berlitz and other writers would often fail to mention such storms or even represent the disappearance as having happened in calm conditions when meteorological records clearly contradict this.
  • The numbers themselves had been exaggerated by sloppy research. A boat's disappearance, for example, would be reported, but its eventual (if belated) return to port may not have been.
  • Some disappearances had, in fact, never happened. One plane crash was said to have taken place in 1937 off Daytona Beach, Florida, in front of hundreds of witnesses; a check of the local papers revealed nothing.
  • The legend of the Bermuda Triangle is a manufactured mystery, perpetuated by writers who either purposely or unknowingly made use of misconceptions, faulty reasoning, and sensationalism
 

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