There is a simpler answer to the question. There is no actual pole at the North Pole because it is in the middle of the Arctic Ocean. Although this ocean is ice covered, the ice moves. Ice stations on the polar ice take a few years to circle around from the Russian side to cross the Canadian side.
Roger Bailey Walking Shadow Designs N 51 W 115 and more that half way to the North Pole At 09:59 AM 3/8/99 -0000, The Shaws wrote: >I am rather disappointed to learn that there isn't an >actual pole sticking out of the earth at the South pole to >mark the spot. I wonder if there is one at the North pole? > It would be really neat to drop an equatorial dial plate >over it and create an instant sundial, even if it would >only work for six month in each year - one at each pole >needed! Who'll volunteer to make the expedition? > >(I knew we would get back on topic eventually) > >Mike > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >53.37N 3.02W >
