Lake North Pole, also known as The North Pool, is a small, shallow pond near the North Pole, and is currently the northernmost pond in the world. It came into existence in 2002, occurring each year, then freezing over in the winter.[2]
The pond, which is approximately one foot deep, is composed almost entirely of fresh water melted from the ice beneath.[1][3]
A web camera is stationed beside the pond to monitor changes. It was built by the Polar Science Center.[1]
On July 26, 2013, the depth was estimated to be approximately 40 cm.[1]
Members of the scientific community are not alarmed by such bodies of water, stating that they occur widely, and often refer to them as "melt ponds".[1][4]
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Webcam and images at the North Pole Environmental Observatory website
May 02, 2024
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