Atlantic Ocean

The archipelago's dramatic landscapes, from towering peaks to black sand beaches, are entirely shaped by ancient volcanic activity. Fogo remains an active volcano, frequently reminding residents of its fiery origins.

Often mistakenly grouped with Caribbean islands, Bermuda actually lies far to the north, about 650 miles east-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Its unique location gives it a subtropical climate distinct from the tropical Caribbean.

The island's treacherous coral reefs, combined with its location along historic shipping lanes, have led to centuries of maritime disasters. Many wrecks are shallow and well-preserved, making Bermuda a world-class destination for wreck diving.

Despite its subtropical location, Bermuda's reefs thrive thanks to the warming influence of the Gulf Stream. These isolated reefs are incredibly diverse and act as a natural barrier, protecting the island from ocean storms.

The term was first coined in 1964 by Vincent Gaddis in a pulp magazine article, "The Deadly Bermuda Triangle," describing a pattern of disappearances. It gained popular traction despite the U.S. Coast Guard and other sources finding no evidence of disproportionate incidents.