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Antarctic Ice Melt: Sea Levels to Rise Unevenly by 2200

11/26/2025

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A recent study finds Antarctic ice melting will raise global sea levels unevenly due to gravitational effects and Earth's rotation.
Under moderate emissions, sea levels could rise about 4 inches by 2100, with larger increases farther from Antarctica.
By 2200, sea levels could exceed 3.3 feet, threatening low-lying coastal areas and island nations.
The study urges reductions in greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate these impacts, especially for vulnerable island communities.

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A recent study finds Antarctic ice melting will raise global sea levels unevenly due to gravitational effects and Earth's rotation.
Under moderate emissions, sea levels could rise about 4 inches by 2100, with larger increases farther from Antarctica.
By 2200, sea levels could exceed 3.3 feet, threatening low-lying coastal areas and island nations.
The study urges reductions in greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate these impacts, especially for vulnerable island communities.