10 Interesting the North Pole Facts

Saturday, September 10th 2016. | Earth


Check the North Pole facts by reading the following post below. This region is also known as the terrestrial North Pole or Geographic North Pole. It is located at the Northern Hemisphere. The axis of rotation meets the surface of the North Pole. If you want to reach the northernmost point of earth, you need to come to the North Pole. It is located at the opposite part of South Pole. All the directions in the North Pole are located toward to south. Here are other facts about the North Pole:

The North Pole Facts 1: the direction

The clockwise is located at the west, while the east is occupied by the counterclockwise.  The center of Northern Hemisphere is located at the North Pole.

The North Pole Facts 2: the differences of North Pole and South Pole

The North Pole is situated in the middle of the Arctic Ocean. The shifting sea ice covers the surface of the ocean water. On the other hand, South Pole is situated at the continental land mass.

the north pole and bear

the north pole and bear

The North Pole Facts 3: a permanent station

There are many permanent stations located in South Pole due to the landmass. But it is impractical to have a permanent station since North Pole is water.

The North Pole Facts 4: the manned drifting stations

Since 1937, there were several manned drifting stations which had been constructed by the Soviet Union and later Russia. The location was situated near the pole.

the north pole facts

the north pole facts

The North Pole Facts 5: Barneo

Barneo is a base that the Russians have established since 2002. The location is very near to the North Pole. During the beginning of spring, the base will be operated for several weeks.

The North Pole Facts 6: the study about North Pole

North Pole will be ice free seasonally due to the shrinkage of Arctic ice based on the studies in 2000s.

the north pole images

the north pole images

The North Pole Facts 7: the sea depth of North Pole

The sea depth of North Pole is 13,980 feet or 4,261 meter based on the Russian Mir submersible in 2007. The USS Nautilus stated that the sea depth of North Pole was 13,410 feet or 4,087 meter.

The North Pole Facts 8: Kaffeklubben Island

Kaffeklubben Island is considered as the closer land next to North Pole. The location of the island is 430 miles or 700 km away from northern coast of Greenland. Check facts about Roald Amundsen here.

north pole pictures

north pole pictures

The North Pole Facts 9: Alert

Alert is located in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada which is considered as the closest occupied place off North Pole.  Get facts about Aurora Borealis here.

The North Pole Facts 10: the animals

The animals which can be found in North Pole include the ringed seals, polar bears, fish and birds.

the north pole facts

the north pole facts

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