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The Earth's Magnetic North Pole, where the magnetic field lines become oriented vertically, moves constantly due to the drift in the Earth's magnetic field. In 2005, the Magnetic North Pole was located at 82.7°N by 114.4°W. To find the magnitudal 2-D land displacement (distance) from the Magnetic North Pole to the True North Pole, multiply the difference between the Magnetic North Pole's latitude (+82.7) and 90 degrees, by 60 nautical miles. (Or: [90-82.7 = 7.3] × 60 = 438 nautical miles). That value was correct for 2005, but keep in mind that any latitudinal shift in the position of the Magnetic North Poll indicates a change in distance between the two.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 6y agoThe North Pole is at 90 degrees N latitude.
The North Magnetic Pole is currently at about 83 degrees N latitude and 116 degrees W longitude.
The North Magnetic Pole is currently located in the Arctic Ocean north of Canada and is moving north west at an average of 10 km per year since 1903.
In the last couple of years, this movement has speeded up, it is now moving towards Russia at a rate of 40 miles (60 km) per year. Scientists believe that this is caused by an upwelling of magnetism in the Earth's molten core. They have no idea how long this could last, if it will stop or even if it might reverse itself.
There is a difference of about 500 kilometres between the Geographic North and Magnetic North poles.
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∙ 8y agoThe geographic South Pole is located at 90 degrees S. The magnetic South Pole is located at 64.28°S 136.59°E. Each line of latitude is about 69 miles. As of 2015, the distance in miles is about 1,774.68.
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∙ 15y agoThe North Magnetic Pole is located at about 82.7° North and 114.4° West in 2005 (northwest of Sverdrup Island). However it's not there anymore. Since it was discovered in 1831 it has moved hundreds of kilometers from where it is now.
The average center point of the North Magnetic Pole moves up to 40 km a year more or less towards the west, but it also circles about its average center point at up to 80km/day.
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∙ 12y agoDepends on your latitude
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Which is The place that is far away from the equator?
The North Pole and the South Pole are far away from the equator.
What are the three magnetic poles?
The Geographical South Pole, The Magnetic South Pole and The Southern Pole of Inaccessibility.
How far has the magnetic north pole moved since 1831?
15750 km
What is the main difference between the north and south pole-?
In the North Pole the Artic has a natural melting cycle while in the South Pole its ice shelf has the same size and shape. Penguins live in the Southern Hemisphere while Polar Bears live in the Northern Hemisphere.
Is the north or south pole near France?
Niether, but its closer to the north than south
Which is The place that is far away from the equator?
The North Pole and the South Pole are far away from the equator.
What are the three magnetic poles?
The Geographical South Pole, The Magnetic South Pole and The Southern Pole of Inaccessibility.
If you follow a compass pointing north will you reach the geographic north pole?
No. You will reach to the North Magnetic Pole instead, which is a fair distance from the True North Pole, as the magnet always points North due to Earth's magnetic fields. The distance between the two North Poles are also changing, as Earth's magnetic fields will turn. The current South Pole will be the next North Magnetic Pole in the far future.
How far is the magnetic south pole from the geographic north pole?
Half the world away (8000 miles as a neutrino would fly, 12,500 miles as a bird would fly.)
How far has the magnetic north pole moved since 1831?
15750 km
Are earths magnetic poles and it geographic poles in the same place?
No. As far as I remember geographic north pole is on the northern most part of the world and the magnetic north pole is a little to the off from the direct north (I don't remember how far or which direction). To add to the above correct answer, the earth's magnetic north pole is currently situated about 1600 km (1000 miles) distant from it's geographic pole, and is in the vincinity of Bathurst Island in Canada's north. For unknown reasons it shifts somewhat over time, but does not consistently shift in the same direction. Naturally, so does the south magnetic pole.
What is the main difference between the north and south pole-?
In the North Pole the Artic has a natural melting cycle while in the South Pole its ice shelf has the same size and shape. Penguins live in the Southern Hemisphere while Polar Bears live in the Northern Hemisphere.
Does a compass point true north magnetic north or at the north pole?
North Star points at True North, you can use a compass and north star to see how far off magnetic north is from your location. .
Why is the north pole cold?
because its so far away from the equator
How far away are chinstrap penguins from the north pole?
A long way, they are much closer to the South Pole.
Is the north or south pole near France?
Niether, but its closer to the north than south
Of True North and Magnetic North and Compass North which way is really up?
True North is the real North, following along the lines of longitude which converge at the North Pole, the farthest geographically North point on the planet, and the rotational axis of the planet. Magnetic North and Compass North are both the same thing, with the compass pointing along Magnetic North. Magnetic North however, is not the real North. If you were to follow your compass as far North as it could point, you would end up on the Prince of Wales Island in the Northwest Territories of Canada, over 1,500 miles away from the North Pole. Magnetic North can be adjusted to True North on your compass by knowing the local magnetic variation of your area and adding/subtracting accordingly. A third North is Grid North, which follows the Grid Lines on a standard map. At the South Pole, every direction is True North, so Grid North is used instead and can be found by following the Prime Meridian northwards. Hope that helps.
