A significant amount of ice has melted from glaciers. This melt is contributing to rising sea levels. Researchers found that warmer waters are the main cause of the melt, rather than hotter air. The consequences of this melting are concerning.

Further details are available about the rate and effects of this ice melt. A study reports on the substantial loss of ice from major ice sheets.

The amount of ice lost is substantial, with significant implications for the future.