The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil's Triangle, is a loosely defined region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean, where a number of aircraft and ships are said to have disappeared under mysterious circumstances. These are the top ten mysterious, and unbelievable theories about the Bermuda Triangle.

1. By Saagar Parikh

2. 10) Effect of a Comet
The first theory is that a comet from outer
space crashed into the earth some thousands of
years ago, near the area that is now the
BermudaTriangle. People who believe in this
theory, also seem to believe that somewhere in
the depths of the ocean, lie the remains of the
comet, and that the electromagnetic field of the
comet causes all the havoc, including
disruptions of aircraft signals. No traces of a
comet or anything similar to it has been found

3. 9) Time Warp
This theory is one of the most popular theories,
in spite of the fact that there is nothing to prove
it.The 'time warp' theory claims that the reason
for so many disappearances is time travel. In
other words, this theory says that when
something ends up at the BermudaTriangle, it
either travels back in time or to some time in
the future.There are also people who have
reported seeing a huge tunnel shaped cloud
around the region, which they believe is a

4. 8) Attacks By Pirates
Although this theory cannot be totally ruled
out, it fails to explain the reason for the
disappearance of aircrafts. According to this
theory, the reason why so many ships
disappeared is because of pirates who are
especially active in this part of the Atlantic.
Piracy has been the reason behind the
destruction and disappearance of many a large
vessels in the past, in different parts of the
world. Some theorists are of the opinion that in

5. 7) Methane Gas
What this theory has to say is that it is methane gas that
is largely responsible for the notorious reputation of the
BermudaTriangle. According to this theory, bubbles of
methane gas rising up to the surface of water decreases
its density thereby lowering the buoyant force exerted
by the water. Due to this reason, large vessels might no
longer be able to stay afloat and might sink without a
trace. But what about the remains of the ships?They
ought to be found somewhere down below, isn't it?Well,
there seems to be a viable explanation for that as well!
The strong currents of the Gulf Stream drifts them far
away from the region.Well, even though this theory is
plausible, the fact remains that there isn't any
underwater source of methane gas anywhere close to

6. 6) City of Atlantis
This theory is supported by some people who
believe that the lost city of Atlantis was located
somewhere close to the Bahamas.What they
also believe is that the mysterious city still lies
buried somewhere below the ocean, and legend
has it that this city was powered by energy
obtained from powerful crystals. According to
this theory, the effect of the remains of these
crystals is what is responsible for the aircraft
radio signals going haywire.There are even
supposed proofs for the same, the most
important one being the Bimini Road, which is a
peculiar rock structure that appears to be an

7. 5) Extraterrestrial Activity
There is a slight variation in the two versions of this theory
but the basic idea is the same: alien activity is the cause
behind the disappearance of so many vessels and aircrafts.
One version states that it all occurs due to aliens or living
beings from other planets, abducting people, while the
other version has a slightly different take on it. It says that
the aircraft and ships traveling over the region sometimes
end up there at the time when aliens are supposedly
traveling between our planet and theirs.These vessels are
then automatically taken along to another dimension or
may be, who knows, even to another planet altogether! In
spite of the fact that there isn't any proof, this theory is, by
far, the most popular one, and has captured the

8. 4) Strong Magnetic Field
This theory says that the cause behind the
notorious reputation of the BermudaTriangle is the
Earth's magnetic field in that particular region. It
has been often observed that compasses begin to
spin rapidly near the area, and navigation
equipment stop functioning properly.This is
because it is one of the two places on earth where
the geographic north and magnetic north coincide.
Due to this, electromagnetic storms originating
below the earth's surface rise to the atmosphere
and leave a fog behind.The strong magnetic
effects in the region is believed to be responsible

9. 3) U.S. Military Base
Ever heard about Area 51? It is a base of the U.S.
Air Force where testing of military equipment is
carried out and which is infamous for many
reported UFO sightings.Well, there is a similar
testing base of the U.S. Navy on theAndros
Islands in the Bahamas. Some people believe
that there is something more to it than a mere
weapon testing base and that it is the site
where the government has built equipment to
communicate with the extraterrestrial.And it is

10. 2) Rough Weather
This is one of the more practical theories explaining
the mystery.The Atlantic Ocean is famous for its
storms, hurricanes and rough weather.Violent
storms and hurricanes cause the waves to rise as
high as 80 feet or more.Add to that the strong
current of the Gulf Stream and you have a situation
from which it is almost impossible to escape! Even
more danger lurks beneath the ocean as this is the
deepest region in the Atlantic, the location of the
Puerto Rico trench. So, if a ship or an aircraft gets
trapped in the storm and sinks deep into the water,
it can very well appear to have disappeared without

11. 1) Human Error
Believed to be the number one reason for the
disappearances, this theory states that it all
happened as a result of human errors.The area
surrounding the BermudaTriangle consists of a
string of islands, each very similar to the other.
Because of this, it is very difficult to find your
way there. Moreover, the rough weather and
storms add to the risk factor. In such a scenario,
once you are lost, it becomes very difficult to
return. Also, the area experiences a lot of air