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What gas has been thought to cause ships to sink in the triangle by decreasing the water's buoyancy?
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Methane
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Methane gas from underwater hydrate deposits has been proposed as an explanation. The theory suggests that large methane releases could reduce water density dramatically, making ships lose buoyancy and sink rapidly. This is one of the more scientifically-grounded theories.