North Pole

The North Pole is the northernmost point on Earth, located in the Arctic Ocean at 90 degrees north latitude. It lies on drifting sea ice rather than land and experiences extreme seasonal variations in daylight, including continuous daylight in summer and darkness in winter. The North Pole region is studied in relation to sea ice dynamics, Arctic ecosystems and climate change.

Image: Cover of '10th edition of the Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR10)'
Polar oceans transformed as warming melts ice habitats: researchNewsFacts

Polar oceans transformed as warming melts ice habitats: research

Paris, France | AFP | Muser NewsDesk Climate change is increasingly reshaping the polar oceans, with Arctic waters warming rapidly, sea ice shrinking and wildlife losing…
SourceSourceSeptember 30, 2026 Full article
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Arctic Svalbard sees record August temperatureNews

Arctic Svalbard sees record August temperature

Oslo, Norway | AFP The Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic saw its highest August temperature ever recorded at the weekend, topping 20 degrees Celsius, Norway's…
SourceSourceAugust 12, 2024 Full article
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How do lightning storms affect North Pole sea ice?Science

How do lightning storms affect North Pole sea ice?

TAU research shows that lightning storms are causing sea ice to melt faster at the North Pole An international study with the participation of researchers…
SourceSourceMay 17, 2024 Full article