Alert, Research station in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Canada.
Located 817 kilometers from the North Pole, Alert maintains a permanent population of 62 residents at an elevation of 30 meters above sea level.
The settlement began operations on April 9, 1950, establishing a military presence and weather monitoring capabilities in the northernmost region of North America.
The settlement population consists of military personnel and researchers who study Arctic climate patterns, atmospheric conditions, and environmental changes throughout the year.
Transportation to Alert occurs exclusively through air travel, with supply deliveries carefully planned due to extreme weather conditions and geographical isolation.
Alert experiences complete darkness during winter months and constant daylight in summer, affecting the daily routines of inhabitants in this northernmost settlement.
Location: Qikiqtaaluk Region
Inception: April 9, 1950
Elevation above the sea: 30.48 m
GPS coordinates: 82.49902,-62.35244
Latest update: June 5, 2025 09:11
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