Earth’s Magnetic North Pole Has Rapidly Shifted in the Past 40 Years
Washington, D.C. may be gridlocked, but Earth’s magnetic north pole is on the move. Recently, it’s been traveling at an unprecedented rate. That pushed scientists to update a vital navigation tool used by defense departments and smartphones alike.
Up in the Arctic Ocean lies the geographic north pole. It’s where all the world’s longitudinal lines converge — and the rotational axis of our planet meets its outer surface. But guess what? Your compass won’t take you there. Compasses point to the magnetic north pole, a different destination altogether.
