What is the Bermuda Triangle? It is a patch of the Atlantic Ocean. It is out at sea.

It is between Florida, Puerto Rico and Bermuda. Bermuda is an island. Look for them on a map.

Many ships go there. Many planes go there. So it is a busy part of the ocean.

The Gulf Stream is a stream of warm water. It moves through the ocean.

For many years, people have told stories about it. They have written books too.

NOAA is the U.S. ocean science agency. Here is what it says. There is no evidence of more unexplained trouble there. No more than in other busy parts of the ocean.

A hurricane is a big storm. It has strong winds. It forms over warm ocean water. Winds reach 74 miles per hour. Then it is called a hurricane.

Weather forecasts tell us about storms. Forecasts got better. Before that, ships here had less warning of them.

A compass needle follows Earth's magnetism. That helps people tell which way is north.

A busy sea. Warm water. Big storms. What would you like to know more about?

Words to know

• hurricane: big ocean storm
• compass: north finder
• forecasts: weather guesses
• evidence: clear proof
• magnetism: pulling force