north pole

• Der nördlichste Punkt der Erde auf 90° nördlicher Breite, an dem alle Längengrade zusammenlaufen; ein von Meereis bedeckter geografischer Ort im Nordpolarmeer.

The northernmost point on Earth, located at 90°N latitude, where all lines of longitude converge. It is a geographic location covered by sea ice in the Arctic Ocean.

1. Geographic North PoleB1formal

   The northernmost point on Earth, located at 90°N latitude, where the Earth's axis of rotation meets its surface.

   Nordpol

   • The North Pole is covered by sea ice all year round.
   • Explorers have attempted to reach the North Pole for centuries.
   • The sun does not set at the North Pole during summer.

2. Magnetic North PoleB2formal

   The point on Earth's surface where the planet's magnetic field points vertically downward.

   Magnetischer Nordpol

   • Compass needles point towards the magnetic North Pole.
   • The magnetic North Pole is slowly drifting over time.
   • Navigators must account for the difference between true north and the magnetic North Pole.

3. Figurative or MythicalA2informal

   A legendary or symbolic location, often associated with Santa Claus and Christmas.

   Nordpol

   • Children believe Santa Claus lives at the North Pole.
   • In many stories, the North Pole is a magical place.
   • The North Pole is often depicted as a snowy wonderland in holiday films.