Wieuge 1. Direction: Read the text below then write down 6 facts about the Bermuda Triangle in your own words. You can use extra paper for your answer if the space is not enough. STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES The Bermuda Triangle is a mysterious area in the North Atlantic Ocean between Bermuda, Miami and San Juan This Triangle of ocean has caused many disappearances throughout history. Over 75 planes, and hundreds of ships have vanished in this area. In 1945, five raining flights left from a Florida Naval Base and never returned The boat that was sent on a rescue mission to find the planes also vanished without a trace. In 1918, navy ship USS Cyclops, with its crew of 309, also disappeared. Many of the disappearances inside the Bermuda Triangle have occurred during perfect weather conditions. There are some possible reasons behind the disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle. The area is known for its tropical cyclones, which have killed thousands of people. Large gas explosions could also be blamed for the disappearances. The explosions are caused by drillings or landslides under the surface of the earth. The gas from the explosions could cause boats to sink to the bottom of the ocean or even blow planes up!

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