Methane eruptions may sink ships in Bermuda Triangle
Sudden methane gas eruptions from the seafloor could explain why ships mysteriously vanish in the Bermuda Triangle, drastically reducing water density and causing rapid sinking.
The Bermuda Triangle's mysterious ship disappearances might have a natural explanation: sudden methane eruptions from the ocean floor. Scientists hypothesize that massive pockets of frozen methane hydrate beneath the seabed can destabilize, releasing huge gas bubbles. These bubbles drastically reduce water density, causing ships to lose buoyancy and sink rapidly without a trace. This theory, explored since the 1990s, offers an evidence-based alternative to supernatural tales, highlighting the ocean's hidden volatility. Similar methane releases have been observed elsewhere, suggesting the Bermuda Triangle's enigma might not be unique.