Secrets of Bermuda Triangle and Formation of Polymetallic Nodules

This chapter addresses two different awe-inspiring aspects primarily concerning the abyssal depths of the oceans; one (the Bermuda Triangle imbroglio) that is specific to the Atlantic Ocean, and the other (formation of polymetallic nodules (PMN)) that is common to the Pacific, Indian, and the Atlantic Oceans. The chapter begins with a brief general introduction, touching on both these diverse aspects. To meaningfully introduce the topic of the Bermuda Triangle imbroglio, some related aspects, such as the historical episode of fire breakout in the Japan Sea, and the trawler wreck in Witch’s Hole pockmark have been described. Subsequent discussion focus on other related aspects, including methane hydrate deposits in the seafloor sediment layer and their role in the Bermuda Triangle imbroglio, as well as the possible influence of the warm Gulf Stream in triggering methane gas emission, which, based on scientific evidence, is suspected to be the culprit in the sudden disappearances of ships and low-flying aircraft in the Bermuda Triangle region. The discussion is strengthened by invoking various scientific studies carried out to unlock the secret behind this dreaded story.