The world has many mysterious places on land and sea that are difficult to explain logically. There are many legends of ghost ships lost at sea, found without a crew and drifting somewhere. Interesting events are mostly concentrated in certain regions and these regions are called cursed. The Bermuda Triangle, which is famous for bad events in this regard, is one of the most mysterious places in the world. But there are 12 other places similar to this one whose mystery cannot be solved.
These places are called “Ominous Vortexes”. Ominous vortices are often found where cold and warm water-air currents meet. One of these places is the Dragon Triangle in the Devil’s Sea. The triangle is one of sailors’ nightmarish places in world waters. Dragon Triangle; To the Bermuda Triangle is located on the other side of the world. Japanese people call this area “Ma No Umi” which means Devil’s Sea.
The Devil’s Sea is located in the Pacific Ocean near the coast of Japan. It is one of the most turbulent regions formed in the world’s waters. It is one of the areas where the attraction of electromagnetic waves of the world is stronger than other regions. The Dragon Triangle is a triangle-like region between Japan and the Bonin Islands, including most of the Philippine Sea. The triangle is located around the Japanese Island of Miyake, about 100 kilometers south of Tokyo. Based on the reports of the events, the exact location of the Devil’s Sea is a matter of debate. Since this sea is not officially included in the chart, its true size and circumference are not known exactly.
Because the events in the Dragon Triangle are similar to those in the Bermuda Triangle, it is called the Pacific Bermuda Triangle. There are news about the disappearance of ships in the region for years. The waters of the region are famous for losing even the most powerful ships along with their crews.
Interesting Events in the Devil’s Sea
Kublai Khan, one of the great commanders of the Mongol Empire, tried to raid Japan in 1274 and 1281 AD. However, in every attempt, he lost 40,000 crew members in the triangle area due to typhoons and gave up invading the country. The Japanese believe that the gods sent these typhoons to save them from their enemies. Remains of Mongolian fleets were found during the exploration made in the region based on the legends told.
Later, in the 1940s and 1950s, in an area between Miyake Island and Iwo Jima, several fishing boats and more than 5 military ships disappeared with a crew of 700. A research vessel was sent to find any traces of the ships. However, the research ship that went to the region disappeared with its crew of 31 and was never heard from again. After these events, the Japanese government declared the region as a dangerous area for sea travel and transportation of goods.
The reason why the region is called the Dragon Triangle is; It is a popular belief that a dragon lives at the bottom of the sea. It is believed that an angry dragon living under the sea caused the strange lights that appeared in the Dragon Triangle and the huge waves that suddenly appeared. When the dragon is hungry, it moves and swallows the ships passing above.
Explanations on the Mystery of the Devil’s Sea
With the increase in the legends of the Devil’s Sea, scientific studies have been carried out in the region and many theories have been put forward to solve the events. According to some scientists; There are hot and cold water currents in the region, these currents lead to the loss of ships. Currents cause electromagnetic disturbances on ships.
According to another theory put forward; The loss of ships is caused by the volcanoes in the region. Eruptions in volcanoes are pulling the ship and its crew to the depths of the ocean. This theory is such that it will start the story of a dragon living at the bottom of the sea. According to scientists, due to the volcanoes and seismic activities under the sea, the islands in the region are suddenly disappearing and new ones are emerging at the same rate.
According to another scientific study; The events believed to occur in the triangle are said to be due to environmental factors. It is claimed that there are methane hydrates on the sea floor of the region and therefore such events are experienced. When methane gas explodes, bubbles form on the water surface. It is said that this can interrupt the floating of ships or destroy them without leaving a trace. There are countless theories and conjectures about the Pacific Bermuda Triangle. But despite this, its mysterious existence, which cannot be fully explained, continues.
