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The South Pole, also known as the Geographic South Pole or Terrestrial South Pole, is the southernmost point on Earth and lies antipodally on the opposite side of Earth from the North Pole, at a distance of 20,004 km (12,430 miles) in all directions.
Use this interactive map to view experimental and modeled pole locations for 1590–2025. Launch Interactive Map. Observed north dip poles during 1831–2007 are yellow squares. Modeled pole locations from 1590–2025 are circles progressing from blue to yellow. Observed south dip poles during 1903–2000 are yellow squares.
Learn about Antarctica, the coldest and windiest continent on Earth, with a map of its location, size, climate and features. See photos of Antarctic wildlife, landscapes and research stations.
Explore the geographic South Pole, the point where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the southern hemisphere, on a map of Antarctica. See satellite images, alternative names, and other information about this remote and bleak location.
Learn about the South Pole, the southern end of the Earth's axis, lying in Antarctica, and its exploration by famous explorers. Find out how the South Pole differs from the magnetic and geomagnetic poles, and what conditions are like at the pole.
The familiar map boundaries of the continent known as Antarctica, defined as the South Polar landmass and all its nonfloating grounded ice, are subject to change with current and future climate change. The continent was ice-free during most of its lengthy geologic history, and there is no reason to believe it will not become so again.
Learn about the North and South Poles, the Arctic and Antarctic regions, and their features, wildlife, and challenges. Explore the maps, diagrams, and photos of these icy and remote areas of the world.
Learn about the South Pole, the southernmost point on Earth, located on Antarctica. Discover its climate, geology, history, and research at the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station.
This page shows the location of South Pole, Antarctica on a detailed satellite map. Choose from several map styles. From street and road map to high-resolution satellite imagery of South Pole.
Learn about the geographic and physical features of the North and South Poles, the points where lines of longitude meet. Find out why the North Pole is covered by ice, the South Pole is on land, and how ozone depletion occurs at both poles.