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How far is the magnetic south pole from the geographic south pole?
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What are the three magnetic poles?
The Geographical South Pole, The Magnetic South Pole and The Southern Pole of Inaccessibility.
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.)
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.
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.
Is Aurora Australis seen near the South magnetic pole or geographic South pole?
The geographic and magnetic poles aren't all THAT far apart, so when it comes to aurora, close is good enough. When auroras occur, it really doesn't matter much whether you are closer to the geographic pole or the magnetic one. Auroras typically occur in polar regions such as Canada, Norway or Alaska, but they have been seen as far south as Florida and Mexico. In the southern hemisphere, the Aurora Australis can be seen throughout the Antarctic continent between March and September. Many areas of southern Australia are privileged to see the Aurora Australis on occasion. This phenomenon has even been observed, on rare occasions, as far north as the border between NSW and Victoria on the Australian continent. Geberally, however, the Aurora are seen only at the southernmost reaches of Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and Chile.
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.
What is the name of the two far end poles of magnet?
North pole, and south pole.North pole, and south pole.North pole, and south pole.North pole, and south pole.
How far is earths magnetic axis tilted from its geographic axis?
The Earth's magnetic field is tilted about 11.5 degrees from the Earth's axis of rotation (i.e. its geographic axis).
Can you separate the poles of magnet?
No. If you cut a magnet in half, each part will still have a north pole and a south pole.Scientists have been trying to obtain "magnetic monopoles", pressumably some particle that has a "north charge" or a "south charge", but so far, without success.No. If you cut a magnet in half, each part will still have a north pole and a south pole.Scientists have been trying to obtain "magnetic monopoles", pressumably some particle that has a "north charge" or a "south charge", but so far, without success.No. If you cut a magnet in half, each part will still have a north pole and a south pole.Scientists have been trying to obtain "magnetic monopoles", pressumably some particle that has a "north charge" or a "south charge", but so far, without success.No. If you cut a magnet in half, each part will still have a north pole and a south pole.Scientists have been trying to obtain "magnetic monopoles", pressumably some particle that has a "north charge" or a "south charge", but so far, without success.
Why does a compass needle not point to the geographic North Pole?
The Compass needle not points towards north when placed near iron objects or any magnetic substance(an object which is attracted by a magnet). Edit; Apart from the above, the molten core of the Earth induces circulating currents that place the North Magnetic Pole in Canada and not at the Geographic North Pole; and for that matter the South Pole similarly. It is both intriguing and fortunate that the Geographic and Magnetic Poles are so close together. Edit: It also has a problem pointing north if you're directly above either Magnetic pole.
How far is North Pole from the South Pole?
About 12,440 miles.
