North Pole

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Learn about the different types of North poles on Earth: the geographic North Pole, the magnetic North Pole, and the geomagnetic North Pole

North Pole expedition

Airplane routes over the North Pole, including the one flown by Richard E. Byrd in 1926.

major Arctic exploration routes

decline in minimum Arctic sea ice extent

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Prince Harry’s North Pole guide sued over cancelled Titan submersible trip • Apr. 13, 2025, 10:10 PM ET (The Telegraph)

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North Pole expedition

Airplane routes over the North Pole, including the one flown by Richard E. Byrd in 1926.

major Arctic exploration routes

decline in minimum Arctic sea ice extent

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