What probably happened in 1937 on the uninhabited Nikumaroro Atoll?
the last giant Alka died out
a failed nuclear test was carried out
the American pilot Amelia Earhart crashed
after 25 years, 27 bodies of the victims of the Titanic crash were identified
The 425,300-km2 (164,200-mi2) marine reserve contains eight coral atolls including Nikumaroro. Nikumaroro has been the focus of considerable speculation and exploration as a location where pilot Amelia Earhart might have crashed in July 1937 during her ill-fated final flight, attempting to circumnavigate the globe. Fascination with her life, career, and disappearance continues to this day.