Open Polar Sea
Hypothesized ice-free ocean surrounding the North Pole / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Open Polar Sea was a conjectured ice-free body of water that was believed to encircle the North Pole. Although this theory was widely accepted and served as a basis for many exploratory expeditions aimed at reaching the North Pole by sea or discovering a navigable route between Europe and the Pacific via the North Pole, it was ultimately proven to be untrue.
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Created by | Suggested by Robert Thorne in the 16th century |
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Type | Ice-free ocean in the North Pole area |
Locations | Arctic Ocean |
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However, global warming could open large areas of the Arctic Ocean by the end of the 21st century.