If the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets were to melt, the result would be a significant increase in sea level.

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The melting of both the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets would result in a substantial increase in global sea levels due to the vast amount of ice contained within these regions. The Greenland ice sheet contains enough water to raise sea levels by approximately 7 meters (23 feet), while the Antarctic ice sheet holds enough water to increase sea levels by around 58 meters (190 feet).

If the Greenland and Antarctic Ice Sheets Were to Melt