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

[willstaruss22]

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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[Huyen401]

I completely understand your confusion about the potential sea level rise from melting ice sheets in Antarctica and the Arctic. It's a complex issue and there are a lot of conflicting information out there. However, I would caution against dismissing the estimates of a 50 foot increase by 2100 as unrealistic. While it may seem extreme, it's important to remember that even a small increase in sea level can have catastrophic effects on coastal communities and low-lying areas.

Moreover, the Earth's climate is a complex system and it's difficult to predict exactly how much the sea level will rise in the future. It's possible that the increase may be even greater than 50 feet if we continue to emit greenhouse gases at current rates. And while there may be cooler than average temperatures in certain areas, it's important to look at the global picture and the long-term trends.

I would recommend doing some more research and consulting with reputable sources to get a better understanding of the potential impacts of melting ice sheets on sea level rise. It's always better to be informed and prepared rather than dismissing important issues.