The Bermuda Triangle has long been associated with strange and unexplained phenomena—but a British scientist now believes he has found a scientific explanation for the mystery.
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Located between Florida, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda, the Bermuda Triangle has been the site of numerous mysterious incidents over the decades, fueling theories involving aliens or portals to other dimensions. However, Dr. Simon Boxall, an oceanographer at the University of Southampton, dismisses these supernatural explanations, according to the Daily Mail.
Boxall suggests the real cause could be "rogue waves"—rare and extremely tall waves that can reach up to 30 meters (nearly 100 feet), roughly twice the height of regular ocean waves.
These waves are known for appearing suddenly and from unexpected angles, making them difficult to predict or escape. Boxall explains that large ships encountering such waves can sink in just minutes. He supports his theory by pointing to the 1918 disappearance of the USS Cyclops, a U.S. Navy ship that vanished under mysterious circumstances during World War I while transporting coal—one of the most famous Bermuda Triangle disappearances.
In March 1918, the USS Cyclops disappeared while crossing the Bermuda Triangle on a journey from Bahia, Brazil to Baltimore. The ship, which was 165 meters long and carried 306 crew members, vanished without sending any distress signal. Despite extensive search efforts, no trace of the ship or its crew was ever found.
The sudden disappearance sparked numerous bizarre theories, especially among fans of paranormal phenomena and UFOs. However, Dr. Boxall believes a deadly rogue wave is a far more plausible explanation.
In a documentary series titled The Bermuda Triangle Enigma aired on Channel 5, Boxall pointed out that the area is a hotspot for rogue waves due to the convergence of storms from both the north and south—as well as possible wave interference from Florida—creating a "deadly formation."
Working with his team, Boxall created a scaled model of the USS Cyclops and demonstrated how the ship’s flat base and massive size made it highly vulnerable to sudden waves of such magnitude.
He explained that a ship that size, which relies on water to support its weight, could "break in half" if caught inside a rogue wave.
“These waves are extremely steep and very high,” said Dr. Boxall. “We've measured waves reaching over 30 meters in height.”
He added, “If that happens, a ship can sink in just two or three minutes.”
According to Boxall, a rogue wave encounter could explain the sudden vanishing of the USS Cyclops and why it was unable to send even a single distress signal before sinking.
