The mystery of the Malaysia Airlines flight MH370that disappeared more than nine years ago may have been solved thanks to a remarkable find Google Maps. Technology expert Ian Wilson claims to have identified the missing plane in the dense Cambodian jungle.
Wilson, a British technology professional, said: “If you measure the Google observation, you're looking at about 69 meters away, but there appears to be a gap between the tail and the back of the plane. It's just a little bit bigger, but there is a gap that would probably be responsible for that.”
He believes the remains of MH370, which disappeared with 239 passengers and crew on board during a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, are scattered in one of the most remote parts of Cambodia.
The disappearance of MH370 on March 8, 2014 sparked the largest search operation in aviation history and became one of the greatest unsolved mysteries. Despite extensive efforts, including a 1,500-page report, the plane's exact fate remains unknown. However, the search could see a revival following renewed investigation in the United States, as reported by the Mirror.
Wilson described his painstaking search efforts using Google Earth: “I was there [Google Earth], a few hours here, a few hours there. When you add it all up, I spent hours looking for places where a plane could have crashed. And finally, as you can see, the place where the plane is. It's literally the greenest, darkest part you can see.”
While the Bureau of Aircraft Investigations Archives has not ruled out the possibility that the 2018 Google Maps sighting could be MH370, other investigative avenues are also being explored. Researchers in Florida are examining temperature data from barnacles found on aircraft debris. These barnacles could potentially reveal the plane's trajectory through the ocean based on the chemistry of their shells, which corresponds to changes in water temperature over time.
Gregory Herbert, associate professor of evolutionary biology at the University of South Florida, told MailOnline: “As soon as I saw that, I immediately started sending emails to the search researchers because I knew the geochemistry of their shells could provide clues to the crash site.” He explained that barnacles grow their shells daily, allowing scientists to monitor environmental conditions at specific times.
In light of these developments, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his willingness to reopen the investigation. “We have taken the position that if there is a compelling case, evidence that the case should be reopened, then we are certainly happy to reopen. Whatever needs to be done, needs to be done,” Anwar said at a press conference in Melbourne. earlier this month.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has indicated that Texas-based company Ocean Infinity is prepared to search a designated area in the Indian Ocean on a 'no find, no fee' basis.
While the details of any costs remain unclear, Loke said the government is committed to locating MH370. At a recent memorial event for those lost, he reiterated: “The government is steadfast in our decision to locate MH370. We are waiting for Ocean Infinity to provide suitable dates, and I will meet them when they are ready to come to Malaysia. “