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Fate of the Legendary

Visualizing the ominous iceberg - Titanic

By Joseph Aragbaiye Published 5 months ago 2 min read
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A stream of electric light cuts through the darkness above the serene waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The Titanic silently navigates the waves, its passengers asleep, when suddenly a massive white form appears in the beam of light – the ominous iceberg that would soon alter the fate of the legendary ship. This pivotal moment occurred on April 14th, 1912, just two days before a photograph captured a giant iceberg with an unusual elliptical shape.

It is revealed that the iceberg likely originated from snowfall around 100,000 years ago, with researchers using computer modeling to trace its roots. Analyzing data from 1912 alongside information about winds and ocean currents, they determined that the iceberg likely belonged to a cluster of glaciers in southwest Greenland. The iceberg, weighing 75 million tons initially, gradually melted over time, reducing to 1.5 million tons by the time of the collision.

As the Titanic desperately signaled distress using Morse code, the mysterious silence of nearby ships raises questions. Some suggest a possible North Atlantic Bermuda Triangle, while eyewitnesses recall a stunning Aurora Borealis that may have played a role in the Titanic's fate. A theory proposed by a weather researcher named Milenova introduces the idea that solar flares causing geomagnetic storms could have disrupted communication and navigation systems on the Titanic.

Navigational equipment, even in the advanced radio era of the Titanic, could be influenced by geomagnetic storms. The ship's course was altered to avoid drifting icebergs, a decision later questioned as a magnetic storm could have led to navigational errors. The radio operators, busy with private telegrams, ignored warnings from other ships. A series of unfortunate events, including the radio operator of the SS Californian being asleep, contributed to the lack of timely response.

The possibility of a mummy being on board the Titanic is briefly touched upon, linking back to a mysterious Egyptian priestess from 1,000 BCE. The story involves the disappearance and relocations of a mummy, culminating in the belief that it might have ended up on the ill-fated ship.

The account explores various factors contributing to the Titanic disaster, from technical and navigational issues to atmospheric and celestial phenomena. The detailed narration concludes with a depiction of the passengers' calmness during the evacuation, highlighting the disbelief and reluctance to accept the sinking of the supposedly unsinkable ship.

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