For those seeking the ultimate escape from the hustle and bustle of human society, there’s a place on Earth that defines remoteness, where the closest form of human contact comes from space.
But, perhaps, the idea of getting away from a nagging parent or a demanding boss might just make the severe conditions seem bearable.
Positioned in the heart of the world’s largest ocean, lies the ‘Oceanic Pole of Inaccessibility,’ also known as Point Nemo.
Even Ducie Island is uninhabited, meaning any chance of human interaction is even further away.
Should you venture north from Point Nemo, that’s the direction you’d need to go to find the nearest land, but even then, there’s no guarantee of company.
The unique positioning of Point Nemo is such that it is equidistant from these three land points, offering a curious solution to the conundrum of the ‘longest swim.’
Indeed, the closest human presence often comes from astronauts aboard the International Space Station as it orbits the Earth, offering a unique perspective on solitude.
‘Nemo,’ deriving from Latin, means ‘no man,’ aptly reflecting the desolation of this part of the ocean.
It’s far removed from any population center, serving as a graveyard for satellites and other space debris re-entering Earth’s atmosphere.
The depths ensure that these remnants remain hidden, shrouded in the ocean’s vastness.
This decision ties the station’s fate to the very fact that made it the closest human presence to this isolated spot.
NASA hints at this eventuality happening around the year 2031.
Just don’t expect any form of hospitality, and be mindful of the occasional satellite plummeting from the sky.
