How high could sea levels rise by 2100 due to melting ice sheets?

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The discussion centers on the potential rise in sea levels by 2100 due to the melting of ice sheets in Antarctica and the Arctic. Participants estimate a rise of approximately 3-5 feet, challenging the more extreme predictions of a 50-foot increase. The conversation highlights the complexity of climate data, noting that localized cooler temperatures can complicate the understanding of global warming trends. The consensus leans towards a more moderate projection rather than extreme forecasts.

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So I am not sure exactly how high the seas will rise if the ice sheets of Antarctica and the Arctic continue to melt by 2100. My best guess would be a rise of about 3-5 feet. Would that seem reasonable. Its just this whole 50 foot increase doesn't really make sense in that time frame that I've heard from global warming webites. I mean i understand the Earth is warming but its not arming at the extreams they said. Plus in certin areas there have been cooler than average temperatures. Any thoughts?
 
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