Is there any scientific basis for Bermuda Triangle disappearances?

The answer

The Bermuda Triangle, a loosely defined region between Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico, has been attributed with mysterious disappearances of ships and aircraft since the 1960s. However, scientific analysis shows that the number of incidents in this area is not statistically greater than in any other comparable stretch of heavily traveled ocean. Coast Guard data and Lloyd's of London insurance records confirm that the region is no more dangerous than similar areas elsewhere. Proposed natural explanations for specific incidents include methane hydrate eruptions that could reduce water density, sudden violent storms common in the area, the Gulf Stream's ability to rapidly disperse wreckage, and human error in one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.