Which lake is the northernmost lake in the world, as of 2019?
Lake North Pole, also known as The North Pool, is a small, shallow lake near the North Pole, and is currently the northernmost lake in the world. It came into existence in 2002, occurring each year, then freezing over in the winter.
The lake, which is approximately one foot deep, is composed almost entirely of freshwater melted from the ice beneath.
A web camera is stationed beside the lake to monitor changes. It was built by the Polar Science Center. On July 26, 2013, the depth was estimated to be approximately 40 cm.
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situations
The depth has been quantified as roughly 30-40cm, but what is the average area that melts each year? This small "lake" sounds more like a puddle of melting ice than a lake! :-) Maybe North Pole puddle would be a better name for it...
Cheryl Perkins
Although I got it correct, I would hardly call it a lake. More like a puddle.
Mick Pink
That is not a lake , it’s just an ice melt on the surface of more
billyboy915
Rick Greenwood,
You didn't do much of a search. In less than 60 seconds I found 4 links.
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_North_Pole
THE ATLANTIC
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2013/07/north-pole-has-melted-lake/312753/
USA TODAY
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/07/25/newser-north-pole-lake/2586469/
NYTIMES
https://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/07/30/polar-researchers-explain-north-pole-lake/?mtrref=undefined&gwh=85AEC71C4948955E67830A20156A931F&gwt=pay&assetType=REGIWALL
Wyla Reedy
I thought it was trick question.
Marianne
I have heard it was called 'North Pool'.
Char
I almost said it right then thought is that made up and changed it..lol should have stayed with my first thought..
Jeff Hughes
It is a joke, as there is no land under the ice at the North Pole.
earlepg
Sounds like just another pond. Lots of those have been created, and they exist without the formality of a name.
stormejohn
situations, Or maybe North Pole wet spot.
tbear
Richard G Schwartz, 😂😂😂
Ken Putnam
Bullshit That is NOT a Lake
Ever heard of lake Algae in Greenland
Ken Putnam
Never heard of Algae in Greenland, eh?
Richard G Schwartz
So no water skiing i guess.
John W Shreve
Thomas Proudlock, It would be a man-made lake, like Lake Merced in San Francisco, where I learned to fish.
Thomas Proudlock
If it is man made then it is not a lake
Carrie Arnold-Marsh
Bad question. Lake Taimyr is the most northern REAL lake.
Jaimi McEntire
Thank you for the lake, Global Warming.