Possible wreckage of Amelia Earhart's plane likely to be trees, say researchers
Summary
Researchers investigating a shiny object seen in satellite images near Nikumaroro Island believe it is made of washed-up trees, not Amelia Earhart’s lost plane. The team visited the site but found that most debris had broken apart or washed away, leaving no clear evidence to solve the mystery of Earhart’s disappearance.Key Facts
- Amelia Earhart disappeared in 1937 while flying over the Pacific Ocean during a world flight attempt.
- A shiny object called the Taraia Object was spotted in satellite images near Nikumaroro Island in 2020.
- Researchers from Purdue University studied the object and concluded it is likely a group of large trees, not plane wreckage.
- The Taraia Object has been visible in photos as far back as 1938.
- The research team spent several days on Nikumaroro searching but found little remaining debris.
- One theory is that Earhart’s plane crashed near Nikumaroro after missing her intended stop at Howland Island.
- The island’s environment makes it difficult to find clear evidence because debris can be easily broken down or moved by tides.
- The mystery of Amelia Earhart’s disappearance has lasted over 90 years without conclusive proof.
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