Amelia Earhart, posing with plane, speaking to camera after first female solo flight across Atlantic, disappearance in 1

Amelia Earhart was a pioneering aviator, known for being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1932. Her achievements inspired many, especially women in aviation. In 1937, during an attempt to circumnavigate the globe at the equator, Earhart and her copilot Fred Noonan disappeared over the South Pacific. Despite a massive rescue operation, they were never found, leading to ongoing speculation and mystery surrounding their fate.

What was the scale of the rescue effort following Earhart's disappearance?

What theories surround Amelia Earhart's disappearance?