Tuesday 12 February 2013

Amazing facts about north pole



  • The North Pole is not on a land mass. The pole is actually exists in the middle of semi-permanent, constantly shifting masses of ice. 
  • The depth of the sea at the North Pole is approximately 14,000 feet. The first exploration to the bottom of the sea at the North Pole was undertaken by the Russians in 2007. 
  • The physical location of the North Pole varies, due to the "wobbling" effect that is caused by a shifting in the Earth's axis. 
  • Scientists knew that the North Pole was located in the ocean as early as the 16th century. The still-controversial discovery of the North Pole is credited to American Robert Peary, in April 1909. 
  • In the summer months, temperatures at the North Pole can reach up to 32F--the freezing mark. In winter months, temperatures range from -45 to -15F. 
  • The North Pole is far from devoid of life, polar bears, fur seals and some sea birds have been seen around the North Pole area. There is little marine life, Russian underwater expeditions report no marine life at the seabed. 
  • The standard method of telling time based on the position of the sun in the sky does not work at the North Pole. A day at the North Pole lasts the whole year.

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