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BERMUDA TRIANGLE

1. 1 BERMUDA TRIANGLE Submitted by: Group 4 Saima Zahoor Gulzaib Fatima Ayesha Aslam Maria Anwar Atiqa Sarfraz M Junaid Submitted to : Mr. Ali Zameer Subject : English Semester : 3 rd M Topic : Bermuda Triangle

2. What is Bermuda triangle? Bermuda triangle is a region in western part of the north Atlantic ocean. It covers an area of 700,000km 2 . A place where ships, planes and people are alleged to have mysteriously vanished. It is located between three regions; Florida, Bermuda island and Puerto Rico. It is also called Devil’s Triangle . Bermuda Triangle 2

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4. The birth of Bermuda triangle mystery After the Flight 19 disappearance on December 5 th 1945, the loss of five bombers led to a media hype which began speculation about the mystery of the triangle. Bermuda Triangle 4

5. Some Physical Causes Overlooked What causes a boat to float? Is it a matter of density? What would cause an undamaged boat to sink? Is it a matter buoyancy? 5 Bermuda Triangle

6. Paranormal explanations There are some supernatural concepts to explain the events Mythical lost continent of Atlantis; Rock formation known as Bimini road in Bermuda. Its formation is believed as a road, wall and other structures. Bimini road is of natural origin. Bermuda Triangle 6

7. Paranormal explanations …Aliens! There is little evidence to show any sign of UFOs(Unidentified Flying Objects) in the area. Several people have claimed to have made UFOs sightings. UFO experts and enthusiasts do not support the photographs involved. Existence of parallel universe in Bermuda triangle. Anomalous or unexplained forces exist. 7 Bermuda Triangle

8. Natural explanations Compass variations. Major surface currents from Gulf stream. Human error causing loss of aircraft or vessel. Violent weather specially hurricanes. Methane hydrates causing Mud volcanoes. Bermuda Triangle 8

9. Most recent scientific theory Large deposits of methane gas spewing up from ocean floor. Methane bubbles push water away from ships causing them to sink. Highly flammable methane rise into air can ignite airplanes engine causing explosions. Bermuda Triangle 9

10. Notable incidents USS Cyclops Went missing without trace on 4 march 1918. Single largest loss of life in history of US Navy. It was one of the biggest and fastest ship of US Navy. It was used to transport troops and coals. Other than people the ship carried manganese. Bermuda Triangle 10

11. Notable incidents Flight 19 Disappeared on 5 December 1945. It was a training routine flight. The mission was called Flight 19. There were 14 crew members on the flight. The five planes flew from east Florida. Their compass failed and they could not determine their actual position. Bermuda Triangle 11

12. List of disappeared boats and planes 1854 Bella 1872 Mary Celeste 1902 Freya 1918 USS Cyclops 1921 Carroll Deering 1925 Raifuku 1932 John Mary 1940 Gloria Colita Bermuda Triangle 12

13. 1945 Flight 19 – 5 military planes 1950 Globemaster 1953 British York Transport 1955 Connemara IV 1963 Marine Sulphur Queen 1965 C-119 Flying Boxcar 1968 Scorpion 1969 Teignmouth Electron 1972 V.A.Fogg 13 Bermuda Triangle

14. Conclusion Still the area is undoubtedly an area of great tragedy and even mystery. Perhaps the ocean is to remain a secret , a mystery , to keep us away from the power nature truly has over man. This mystery can serve as a warning and to inspire awe into men’s heart, looking at the greatness and power this great Creation. 14 Bermuda Triangle

15. 15 The End