Category: Geography > Climate
One of the most fascinating aspects of Greenland's ice sheet is that it contains enough freshwater to raise global sea levels by over 7 meters (approximately 23 feet) if it were to melt completely. This colossal ice sheet, which is the second-largest body of ice in the world after Antarctica, covers roughly 1.7 million square kilometers (656,000 square miles). Its unique geological makeup includes ancient layers of ice that have trapped air bubbles, providing scientists with invaluable data on past climates. As temperatures rise due to climate change, the melting of the Greenland ice sheet accelerates, leading to concerns about rising sea levels and its potential to impact coastal communities worldwide.