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A satellite image showing an unusual object in Nikumaroro lagoon has sparked a new expedition to investigate whether it could be Earhart's plane, potentially solving one of aviation's greatest mysteries, with competing theories about her fate and ongoing searches both on land and underwater.
Researchers from Purdue University are planning an expedition to Nikumaroro in the South Pacific to investigate a visual anomaly believed to be the wreck of Amelia Earhart's lost plane, citing strong evidence and historical satellite imagery, aiming to potentially confirm the aircraft's identity and solve a long-standing mystery.
The mystery of what happened to Amelia Earhart has been a topic of speculation for decades. One theory that has gained popularity in recent years is that she was eaten by giant coconut crabs after crashing on Nikumaroro. Researchers from TIGHAR have performed experiments using pig carcasses to see if the crabs would scatter human remains, which may explain why only 13 bones were found in 1940. However, despite several attempts to solve the mystery, nothing conclusive has been discovered.