Antarctic ice could raise sea levels 58 meters
If all Antarctic ice melted, global sea levels could rise by 58 meters, submerging coastal cities and displacing millions, underscoring urgent climate action.
The Antarctic ice sheets hold enough water to raise global sea levels by an astonishing 58 meters if they all melted. This massive volume accounts for about 60 percent of Earth's total fresh water. While the East Antarctic Ice Sheet is vast and stable, the smaller West Antarctic Ice Sheet is more vulnerable to warming, contributing 5 to 6 meters to this potential rise.
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