Is there more radiation at the poles?
Is there more radiation at the poles? The north and south pole receive more cosmic radiation than areas near the equator because the earth's magnetic field diverts the radiation. The atmosphere acts as a shield and considerably reduces the amount of cosmic radiation reaching the earth's surface.
Who owns the North Pole?
Under international law, the North Pole and the region of the Arctic Ocean surrounding it are not owned by any country.
Why planes don t fly over Pacific Ocean?
The Pacific Ocean is a massive body of water that will require an extremely large amount of fuel to fly across. Rather than flying directly across the Pacific Ocean, most commercial flights take curved routes because they are actually shorter than shooting straight across a distance.
Why can t you fly from Alaska to Russia?
Russia and Alaska are divided by the Bering Strait, which is about 55 miles at its narrowest point.
Why do planes not fly over Antarctica?
Thanks to the low visibility and undeveloped infrastructure, flying over Antarctica is extremely difficult. Specifically, because of the strong magnetic fields that surround the polar regions, navigating there, no matter how well-equipped the airplane is in terms of instrumentation, can be particularly challenging.