Why is the North pole not glaciated?

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Why is the North pole not glaciated?

2006-09-20 01:34:21 · 3 answers · asked by theaccountiuse 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Because, by definition, a glacier refers to a body of ice formed _on land_. There is no land at the north pole, ergo the north pole is not glaciated.

That said, the North pole IS covered with (floating) ice, so if someone told you that it isn't - they're wrong.

2006-09-20 01:50:31 · answer #1 · answered by Pascal 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

There is no land on the North Pole and according to pictures, very little ice either.

2006-09-20 10:49:46 · answer #2 · answered by mar m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

glacier is formed on land and north pole is not a land

2006-09-23 09:14:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋