Search for Amelia Earhart's plane resumes after stormy weather
Summary
A team of researchers has resumed searching for Amelia Earhart’s lost plane on Nikumaroro Island in the Pacific after severe weather delayed their work. They are investigating an object called the Taraia Object, which might be the plane wreckage in the lagoon near the island.Key Facts
- Amelia Earhart disappeared in 1937 while flying around the world and was last trying to reach Howland Island.
- The search team arrived on Nikumaroro Island, part of Kiribati, to investigate underwater objects including the Taraia Object.
- Severe weather caused by strong El Niño conditions stopped the expedition for three days.
- Researchers use underwater surveys to check the depth and sediment around objects of interest.
- The Taraia Object has appeared in aerial photos dating back to 1938 and might be the remains of Earhart’s plane.
- The island has dangerous conditions, including a narrow reef channel and strong winds up to 31 mph, making boat access risky.
- Nikumaroro was last inhabited in 1963 and also has the wreck of the SS Norwich City, a ship that ran aground in 1929.
- Some believe Earhart may have landed or crashed on Nikumaroro, supported by reported radio signals after her disappearance.
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