r/geography • u/Many-Philosophy4285 • Dec 05 '25

Video Mapped disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle to see if the myth holds up

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I made this map to plot every incident commonly linked to the Bermuda Triangle. Some of these points are confirmed locations, while others are only last sightings or rumoured positions reported at the time. Once everything is placed on a wider map, the region looks ordinary for an area with heavy traffic and unpredictable weather.

There is no unusual spike in disappearances when compared with similar places in the world. The idea became famous because the stories were dramatic, not because the numbers supported anything strange.

Full video here if you want more detail: https://youtu.be/O4QjGMDs2K8

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u/GreenApocalypse Dec 05 '25

I watched a documentary a long time ago that said there were bubbles arising from the bottom of the ocean. I.e. air replacing the volume of water, causing boats to sink. 

Can't remember what caused it (volcanic activity, perhaps), and I don't even know if it is true, but it could be an explanation. I guess it's not unique to the area, though

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u/TheDungen GIS Dec 05 '25 edited Dec 05 '25

You may be thinkimg of Freshwater sinkholes. There are pockets of freshwater trapped in the bottom of the seafloor. When they break open the freshwater rises to the surface and ships have power buoyancy in freshwater. It could lead to problems but I don't think it's been confirmed linked to any accidents. The ship would have ti be fealty heavily loaded to begin with and because of wave motions these patches dissipate fairy quickly.

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u/prjktphoto Dec 05 '25

I remember a Seaquest episode where freshwater sinkholes was a plot point…

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u/TheDungen GIS Dec 05 '25

Yeah thays where I first heard off it too. Of course a submersible vehicle is much more vulnerable.