Bermuda Triangle Has a Pacific Twin

Ancient Japanese legends speak of powerful dragons living off the coast, pulling unsuspecting mariners and their ships beneath the waves. This folklore gives a name to the Dragon's Triangle, a region of the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo that has earned a reputation as the Bermuda Triangle's counterpart. Also known as the Devil's Sea, this area has been blamed for the mysterious disappearances of numerous vessels over the years, fueling tales of paranormal forces at work.

The notoriety of the Dragon's Triangle grew internationally in the 20th century, particularly after the 1952 disappearance of a Japanese research vessel, the Kaiyo Maru No. 5, which had been sent to investigate an undersea volcano. This event, heavily publicized by paranormal author Charles Berlitz who also popularized the Bermuda Triangle, cemented the area's place in modern myth. For a time, the Japanese government even labeled the region a danger zone for shipping.

Scientific investigation, however, points to more natural causes for the region's hazards. The Devil's Sea sits atop the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it a hotbed of seismic activity and undersea volcanoes. These can trigger tsunamis, release