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What happened to Amelia Earhart?
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Expert Answer
The leading theory: Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan crashed near Howland Island and died as castaways, possibly on Nikumaroro Atoll (Gardner Island). Alternative theories include Japanese capture (lacking credible evidence) and simply crashing at sea. No definitive proof of any theory exists.
Key Insight
The leading theory: Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan crashed near Howland Island and died as castaways, possibly on Nikumaroro Atoll (Gardner Island).
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