How much ice mass have Greenland and Antarctica lost in 47 years?
Satellites show Earth lost more than 12 trillion tons of ice from Greenland, Antarctica in 47 years
What the source reports (AI summary)
Satellite data confirms the loss of more than 12 trillion tons of ice from Greenland and Antarctica over the past 47 years. This phenomenon contributes significantly to sea-level rise and warns of the acceleration of global ice melt.
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