The magnetic north pole of Earth moves over time depending on the motion of molten iron in the planet's core. PeterHermesFurian/Getty But where the north pole will go next is a mystery.

Earth’s magnetic field is formed by the movement of the liquid metal, which is generated by the heat that escapes from the core. NOAA NCEI and CIRES Over the past five years, the magnetic pole ...

Your navigation system just got a critical update, one that happens periodically because Earth’s magnetic north pole keeps moving. Here’s what to know.

Compass needles in the Northern Hemisphere point toward the magnetic North Pole, although the exact location of it changes from time to time as the contours of Earth’s magnetic field also change ...

The magnetic North Pole is on a journey toward Russia in a way that has not been seen before. The British Geological Survey (BGS) works with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

The increased rate of speed at which the North Pole is moving — and it's worth noting that it does move as part of the normal course of operations — has a lot to do with the Earth itself.