The Alaska Triangle is an area in Alaska located between the three points of Anchorage, Juneau, and the northern coastal city of Utqiagvik. In is famous for the disappearance of around 20,000 people since the early 1970's. Notable disappearances include Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr., a US House Majority Leader and Nick Begich, Alaska Congressman. as well as a US Air Force plane with 44 people on board. Alaska Triangle's geography consists of large holes, caves, and very large crevasses which may account for the disappearances. It addition the high latitudes lead to compass inaccuracies, making navigation difficult. The area is largely remote wilderness. See Also * Bermuda Triangle
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