It’s one of the most terrifyingly fascinating
places on our planet. Ships and planes simply vanish, radios and
compasses just stop working, and some even say they’ve spotted UFOs there. I’m not just talking about the one and only
Bermuda Triangle – it’s got a whole Motley crew of at least 11 other Vile Vortices. So what are they, and how do they form? The guy to ask would probably be Ivan T. Sanderson. He was a writer, a biologist, and a huge fan
of the paranormal and inexplicable back in the ‘50s and ‘60s. He’s the one who coined the term Vile Vortices
in the first place! During his travels, he’d often record his
experiences. What caught his attention the most was where
the strangest unexplained things kept happening. That is, disappearing ships and whatnot. He was able to map 12 of these places scattered
all over the world. But the weird thing is, 6 of them lie almost
perfectly in line above the Equator, and the same goes for the 6 below it. So, they are… 1. The Bermuda Triangle
Of course, gotta start with the most infamous among the 12. Also known as the Devil’s Triangle, the
Bermuda “vortex” has been up to no good for centuries. I’m sure you’ve heard of the 19th-century
incidents with the ships Rosalie and Ellen Austin. The first was found totally empty yet undamaged. The latter found a derelict ship, sent her
crew over to check it out, and those crewmembers ended up disappearing! The list of lost vessels and aircraft is long
and still growing. So, what’s going on in this body of water
connecting Miami, San Juan, and the island of Bermuda? Besides the paranormal theories of wormholes
to another dimension and gates to the underworld, this spot is really foggy due to methane gas
that sometimes makes it impossible for travelers to see, thus making navigation a little tricky
too. Although, not leaving a trace is still an
unanswered question about these losses... 2. The Algerian Megaliths
These megaliths were a burial ground made by the Zingh Empire, one of the most ancient
civilizations on this planet. The megaliths are an architectural anomaly,
showing just how advanced these people were for a time when we didn’t have technology
to help us build stable constructions. Well, you know, with ancient burial grounds,
things start getting iffy. To this day, whoever flies over this part
of the Sahara Desert often doesn’t return. Also, compasses spin like crazy and electronics
start wigging out in this spot. Witnesses have reported that it’s covered
by a heavy and dark aura that you can instantly feel once you enter it... 3. Mohenjo-Daro
This archeological site in Pakistan goes way back to the Indus Valley Civilization in 2500
BCE. Like in Algeria, this society was, for some
reason, surprisingly advanced when it came to building and urban planning. The strange thing is that nobody knows what
brought an end to the people living in this town. Remains were found, and it looked almost as
if everyone had perished at once. Theories are that it could’ve been some
natural disaster, an armed invasion from a neighboring empire, or even angry violent
deities. Unfortunately, we don’t really know for
sure… 4. The Dragon’s Triangle
Heading further east along the same northern line, we arrive in Japan, where the Dragon’s
Triangle, also called the Devil’s Sea, is located. The most astonishing thing about this Vile
Vortex is that there’s an underwater city dubbed Japan’s Atlantis. And, again, we see this anomaly of ancient
civilizations creating incredibly precise architecture. Deep under the sea, you’ll find tons of
stone monoliths cut with perfect 90° angles. But don’t put your diving suit on just yet. Due to the fact that all kinds of planes and
ships have vanished in the Bermuda Triangle of the Pacific, Japanese authorities have
deemed it too dangerous to go anywhere near… 5. The Hamakulia Volcano
Located in the Ring of Fire, the next Vile Vortex is the Hamakulia Volcano in Hawaii. Locals treat it with utmost respect as the
volcano is believed to have a mysterious power. The proof? Well, reports have detected strange electrical
energy in this area. There was even an eyewitness who said he saw
a plane vanish from the radar right in front of his eyes! 6. Easter Island
Now let’s head south of the Equator to one of the most isolated places on this planet:
Easter Island in Polynesia. This is where you can find nearly 900 Moai
statues created by the Rapa Nui people. These figures can weigh up to 90 tons, which
makes transporting them pretty much impossible. Sooo, how did they construct and move them
for hundreds of years dating from 1400 to 1650??? The most bizarre theories out there put it
down to aliens, but something tells me the Rapa Nui probably used a different, less extraterrestrial,
and more exhausting method... they hired movers. Well maybe… 7. The South Atlantic Anomaly
The name says it all! The South Atlantic Anomaly is a part of Earth
where natural radiation flows out of control. Astronauts who try to take a peek at this
dangerous zone experience hallucinations, and even satellites can’t take pictures
of it! While paranormal enthusiasts swear it’s
a portal to another dimension, science has an alternative explanation. This spot off the eastern coast of South America
is where the Earth’s magnetic field is weakest. This is apparently what causes the strange
phenomena. 8. Great Zimbabwe – sounds like a theme park
a little… Another impressive megalith, this time in
Zimbabwe. It was once home to around 20,000 people…
but it’s now a ghost town. Yet to this day, there’s no explanation
to where these people went! There aren’t any accounts of major migrations,
military conflict, nothing! There aren’t even any myths or legends connected
to it, which leaves us with one of the world’s greatest mysteries... 9. The Wharton Basin
This place off the western coast of Australia in the Indian Ocean has very odd geological
events. Huge earthquakes one after another wouldn’t
seem so strange if this spot was a place where two tectonic plates meet…but it isn’t. The Wharton Basin is well within the borders
of the Australian plate. But researchers are pretty sure that a new
fault line is forming here. Another portal perhaps? Maybe that would explain the planes that vanish
in an instant… 10. The Loyalty Islands
Poor Australia has Vile Vortices on both sides. Heading over to the east, there’s the Loyalty
Islands. A lot of strange whirlpools were found on
this patch of the South Pacific as well as plenty of geologic activity. But what about the island scientists say disappeared
there in 2012? Eh, before you don your tinfoil hat, I’ll
let you know that there never really was an island in that spot to begin with. It was on maps, sure, but that was a mistake
from the start, probably due to someone goofing up the coordinates. So, technically, scientists “undiscovered”
this island! 11. The North and South Poles
They’re on opposite ends of the planet, but they’ve got two things in common: ice
and odd disappearances. The North Pole was where an expedition of
129 men got lost and found 150 years later. The South Pole, however, has its own way of
terrifying us. Some researchers in Antarctica were left speechless
when they found the remains of what seemed like pre-human alien civilizations! Oh, come on now! Welp, we’ve circled the globe twice, and
now you know what 12 areas to avoid when traveling by ship or plane. So, the only thing I’m left wondering is:
why these exact 12 spots are surrounded in mystery? The most popular theory about these Vile Vortices
has to do with what’s called Ley lines. This is basically when important landmarks,
religious sites, or human-made structures are perfectly and evidently in line with one
another. As for why they were placed so exactly, it’s
so that travelers can navigate through them easily, sort of like an ancient map before
we had Google. A big part of this theory comes with spiritual
and mystical significance as well as Feng Shui. Some theorists even believe that ancient civilizations
would use these spots as portals to hop from one place to another, Minecraft-style. Oookay… Another theory is that these 12 spots are
actually part of a specific way the planet is organized, almost like a giant puzzle with
the pieces meeting at these vortices. And since they serve as sort of centerpieces,
they become hotspots of energy. More specifically, proponents point out the
electromagnetic abnormalities in these areas, which could be a possible cause for the unexplained
events. This energy could mess with radar systems
and cause electrical malfunctions in ships and planes. And, of course, skeptics prefer to find answers
outside of the paranormal. Many of these vortices see a lot of geologic
activity and severe weather, which could simply be a result of tectonic plates, air pressure
systems, or ocean currents meeting. I mean, the Bermuda Triangle is also known
as Hurricane Alley. But then again, perhaps these physical measurable
geologic activities are a result of the paranormal? I’ll let you decide where you stand on that
one! So feel free to share your own theories about
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