As the historic entrance to the Northwest Passage, it' s shifting ice and open water is a startling challenge for the expedition. This area contains the high Arctic's greatest concentration of wildlife. This historic island is host to the mysterious remains of John Franklin's doomed 1845 expedition. One hundred and twenty nine men died at this spot. The point from which the Earth's magnetic field radiates.
Conventional compasses can no longer function because of the strong magnetic force.
Classrooms around North America will have access to the broadcast. Grise Fiord, population 104, is the northernmost village of North America. It is nestled in a spectacular area of mountains, glaciers, and fiords and is one of the most scenic villages in all of the arctic. Inc. All rights reserved.