The Bermuda Triangle And Other Deadly Places

Many people are fascinated by global danger zones such as the Bermuda Triangle, Death Valley and the Boiling River. Be a mystery hunter and find out about the geography and climate of these locations that explain the mysterious events that occur there, and decide whether you would dare venture into these danger zones.

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The Bermuda Triangle. A deadly swamp. Scorching deserts. Danger lurks all over the world. Read about some of the deadliest places on the planet.

The Bermuda Triangle is infamous for inexplicably “swallowing” ships and airplanes, never to be seen again. Other areas of the world have similarly ominous reputations, including the aptly named Death Valley and Devil’s Sea. Readers will love the tales in this well-crafted book, which also incorporates impressive information about the geography and climate of these locations. These elements are important to the mysterious events that occur there. With the motivating help of awesome images and photos, readers will critically evaluate the evidence and decide whether they’d dare venture into these “danger zones.”

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Since 1943 hundreds of plane and ships, and thousands of people, have disappeared in the ocean between Bermuda and the Florida coast, the Bermuda Triangle. Charles Berlitz set out to investigate and has spoken to numerous people who have escaped the terrifying forces of the Bermuda Triangle.

"An exploration of why the Bermuda Triangle is considered to be a danger to ships and planes, and the reality about its dangers; also discusses places of actual danger in the oceans. Features include a map, fact boxes, biographies of famous writers on the Bermuda Triangle, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"--Provided by publisher.

The Bermuda Triangle is known as a strange area in the Atlantic that seems to swallow up ships and planes without warning. This book describes dozens of such disappearances with details from sources as diverse as the military, insurance agencies, and newspaper reports. The incidents covered range from 1840 to 1973. The ships and planes discussed include the Rosalie, Bella, Mary Celeste, Atalanta, Ellen Austin, Lotta, Viego, Miramon, Freya, Spray, Cyclops, Carroll A. Deering, Raifuku Maru, Cotopaxi, Suduffco, Stavenger, John and Mary, La Dahama, Gloria Colita, Proteus, Nereus, Rubicon, Flight 19, City Belle, Star Tiger, Star Ariel, Sandra, Connemara IV, Marine Sulphur Queen, Witchcraft, Scorpion, Elizabeth, El Caribe, V.A. Fogg, Norse Variant, Anita, and Linda, as well as others.