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What is the Bermuda Triangle of space?
You’ve heard of the Bermuda Triangle on Earth. But did you know space has one too?
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It’s called the South Atlantic Anomaly. This strange area sits above South America and the Atlantic Ocean.
Where is it?
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Just like the one on Earth, strange things happen here. Satellites and spacecraft can get scrambled as they pass through it.
Why is it called the Bermuda Triangle of space?
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When astronauts fly through this area, they don’t do spacewalks.
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Satellites passing through may lose data or stop working for a bit. It’s like flying through a space storm.
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The Earth's magnetic field is weaker in this zone. That’s why space radiation can sneak in.
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This “triangle” doesn’t stay still. It slowly shifts over time, making it even harder to predict.
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It might sound like science fiction. But it’s 100% real, and scientists are still studying it.
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