The earth’s magnetic north pole is shifting at a speed of about 30 mph. How does GPS remain accurate while the north pole continues moving?

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The earth’s magnetic north pole is shifting at a speed of about 30 mph. How does GPS remain accurate while the north pole continues moving?

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GPS relies on some clever math called triangulation. To prevent drift relative to their orbits, the constellation of satellites synchronize with several fixed ground points around the world. None of this relies on magnetic north.

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