Satellites record 12T tons ice loss in 47 years

Since 1979, approximately 12.5 trillion tons of ice have melted from Greenland and Antarctic glaciers, primarily driven by warming waters beneath and around the ice sheets. This melting has contributed significantly to sea level rise, with global sea levels increasing by about an inch since then, posing risks of flooding to millions of people. The ice loss has accelerated over recent decades, especially during the 2010s, with the potential for abrupt, destabilizing events that could lead to rapid ice sheet collapse if current climate trends continue.

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