North Pole Since 2002, the Russians have also annually established a base, Barneo, close to the Pole. This operates for a few weeks during early spring. Studies in the 2000s predicted that the North Pole may become seasonally ice-free because of Arctic ice shrinkage, with timescales varying from 2016 to the late 21st century or later. The sea depth at the North Pole has been measured at by the Russian Mir submersible in 2007 and at 4,087 m (13,410 ft) by USS "Nautilus" in 1958. The nearest land is usually said to be Kaffeklubben Island, off the northern coast of Greenland about
Ice Bound: A Woman's Survival at the South Pole where she is able to seek full medical attention to treat her cancer. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode, "Ice Bound: A Woman's Survival at the South Pole" was filmed on location near Ontario's frozen Lake Simcoe. 2004 Golden Reel Award for Best Sound Editing in Television Long Form—Sound Effects and Foley Ice Bound: A Woman's Survival at the South Pole Ice Bound: A Woman's Survival at the South Pole is a 2003 CBS television movie starring Susan Sarandon as Dr. Jerri Nielsen in the true story of the cancer-stricken physician stranded at a South Pole research station who, under dangerous circumstances,