# The Bermuda Triangle (DD-079)

> The Bermuda Triangle, also called the Devil's Triangle, is a loosely defined area of the western North Atlantic roughly bounded by Miami, Bermuda and Puerto Rico. It became famous for stories of ships and aircraft that vanished, often with supernatural explanations. The U.S. Coast Guard does not recognize it as a special hazard, and studies have found that losses there are not more frequent than in other busy waters.

- Department: Locations (also History)
- First published: 2023-11-13
- Last updated: 2023-11-13
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/the-bermuda-triangle/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## Quick facts

- **DD-079-F01**: It lies in the western North Atlantic. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (Location))_
- **DD-079-F02**: Miami, Bermuda and Puerto Rico. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Bounds))_

## Write-up

The Bermuda Triangle is not officially recognized as dangerous. Studies find no unusual rate of losses there.

1. **Location**: It lies in the western North Atlantic.
2. **Bounds**: Miami, Bermuda and Puerto Rico.
3. **Nickname**: It is also called the Devil's Triangle.
4. **Not recognized**: The Coast Guard does not recognize it.
5. **Normal rate**: Losses are not unusually frequent.

## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

## Video: The Bermuda Triangle: The Bermuda Triangle Is Not Officially Recognized as Dangerous

- Duration: 45.1 s · Published: 2023-11-13
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/CznPxD4uu1r.mp4

### Transcript

Did you know the Bermuda Triangle is one of many incredibly mysterious places around the world? Also known as the Devil's Triangle, it is an area in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean, loosely bounded by points in Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico. The Bermuda Triangle has gained a reputation for alleged paranormal and unexplained phenomena, including the disappearance of ships and aircraft. Awesome, right? I couldn't believe that! Despite its mysterious reputation, there is no official recognition of the area as a real danger by the U.S. government or other maritime organizations. Studies have shown that the rate of accidents and disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle is not significantly higher than in other heavily traveled regions of the world. NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Which ocean is it in?**  
A: Western part. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Location) · Wikipedia: Bermuda Triangle)_

**Q: Which is a corner?**  
A: Plus Miami and Puerto Rico. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Bounds) · Wikipedia: Bermuda Triangle)_

**Q: What else is it called?**  
A: A nickname. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Nickname) · Wikipedia: Bermuda Triangle)_

**Q: Does the U.S. Coast Guard recognize it?**  
A: Not a special hazard. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Not recognized) · Wikipedia: Bermuda Triangle)_

**Q: Are losses unusually common there?**  
A: Busy waters. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Normal rate) · Wikipedia: Bermuda Triangle)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Bermuda Triangle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bermuda_Triangle)

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "The Bermuda Triangle." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-079, last updated Nov 13, 2023. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/the-bermuda-triangle/