The North Magnetic Pole moves over time due to magnetic changes in the Earth’s core.
In 2001, it was determined by the Geological Survey of Canada to lie west of Ellesmere Island in northern Canada at 81.3°N 110.8°W.
In 2005 It was situated at 83.1°N 117.8°W
In 2009, while still situated within the Canadian Arctic territorial claim at 84.9°N 131.0°W, it was moving toward Russia at between 55 and 60 kilometres (34 and 37 mi) per year.
As of 2017, the pole is projected to have moved beyond the Canadian Arctic territorial claim to 86.5°N 172.6°W.
It is the massive ball of molten magnetic material moving beneath the crust of the earth that is causing the shift. It may just eventually flip.
Wow. Thanks for the info. I never would have guessed that its moved so much.
“As of 2017, the pole is projected to have moved beyond the Canadian Arctic territorial claim to 86.5°N 172.6°W.”
It is now in the possession of Russia. Absolute proof of Trumps Collusion. I am puzzled on how Trump changed the mantel of the earth but he sure as hell did it. /sarcasm
Although that is what science tells us, there is no evidence to support it.
What changes the magnetic field, and thus the location of magnetic north, is the energy of the Sun and the influence of the Sun's magnetic field. The energy of the Sun and the Sun's magnetic field in conjunction with the Earth's iron core produces the Earth's magnetic field. Based on what science tells us, the core is either liquid or solid. If solid, how does it 'change' to cause the magnetic field to move ? If liquid, same question.