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Antarctica's ice holds enough water to raise seas by metres
Original: # Antarctica One of the most important regions on Earth for predicting future sea-level rise, it contains enough ice to
Antarctica remains one of the most important regions on Earth for predicting future sea-level rise. It contains enough ice to raise global mean sea levels by an estimated 3 to 4 meters (10–13 feet). A recent review concludes that major gaps in observations mean scientists still cannot accurately forecast how quickly that ice will be lost, underscoring the urgency of expanded polar research and monitoring.
Why now: New reviews highlight that observation gaps still prevent scientists from predicting how fast Antarctic ice loss will drive sea-level rise.
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