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The name comes from compass perturbations reported when Capt. James Cook sailed past it in 1770. However subsequent investigations have failed to turn up any magnetic anomalies.
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What is the population of Magnetic Island?
Magnetic Island's population is 2,107.
Is magnetic island north from townsville?
No, Magnetic island is East of Townsville.
What is the area of Magnetic Island?
The area of Magnetic Island is 52 square kilometers.
When was Magnetic Island National Park created?
Magnetic Island National Park was created in 1954.
What is the area of Magnetic Island National Park?
The area of Magnetic Island National Park is 27.9 square kilometers.
What island is the magnetic North Pole lokated?
bathurst island :)
Is magnetic tape magnetic?
yes. it says it in its name.
What is the name of a magnetic?
Magnetic rock is called Lodestone.
What are some highly rated Magnetic Island hotels?
The Magnetic Islands feature many highly rated 4 or more star hotels. Some some of these hotels are the Peppers Blue on Blue, Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island, and the Oaks Gateway on Palmer.
Where can one purchase magnetic name badges?
Finding magnetic name badges is not very challenging to do at all. In order to purchase magnetic name badges, one can visit the NameTagCountry website.
What is the name given to the difference between true north and magnetic north?
magnetic variation
Who named Magnetic Island?
Captain James Cook when he sailed passed it in 1770 and the island caused the ships compass to deviate.
