How much will the Sea Level rise if the ice cap on the continent of Antarctica melts away entirely?
- The Continent of Antarctica is 5% of the surface area of the Earth.
- The ice cap averages at least a mile thick.
- When the ice cap melts; ALL the water will go into the oceans.
- The oceans cover almost 70% of the surface area of the Earth.
The math is simple:
5% x 1 mile = 70% x (Z)
or .05 x 5280 feet = .7 x (Z)
or (Z) = 377 feet
About 377 feet
is the amount that the Sea Level will rise when Antarctica ice cap melts.
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William Schaeffer
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