Scientists Update Magnetic North Pole's Position

Check your compass again — Earth’s north magnetic pole is moving toward Siberia. Since at least the early 19th century, Earth’s north magnetic pole has been situated in the Canadian Arctic ...
(Credit: Yanik Chauvin/Shutterstock) The north magnetic pole, located closer to Canada a century ago, is now on its way toward Siberia. Right on time for the surge of holiday travel, a new ...
The newest version shows that the Magnetic North Pole continues to shift away from Canada toward Siberia, but it has been slowing down. The WMM is a map of the Earth's magnetic field. The movement ...
If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. When you think of the North Pole’s location, you probably imagine it is the ...
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Check your compass again – Earth’s north magnetic pole is moving toward Siberia. Since at least the early 19th century, Earth’s north magnetic pole has been situated in the Canadian Arctic ...