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Antarctica and Greenland lost over 11 trillion tons of ice
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Over the past 50 years, Antarctica and Greenland have lost more than 11 trillion tons of ice, contributing to a 3.14-centimeter rise in global sea levels. The main cause of ice loss has been the accelerated movement of glaciers into the ocean.
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- Ice loss: 11 trillion tons
- Sea level rise: 3.14 cm
- Period: 1970-2023
Antarctica · Greenland · global ocean
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