Greenland and Antarctica lost 11,309 billion tonnes of ice in 44 years

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Greenland and Antarctica have lost 11,309 billion tonnes of ice since 1979, raising global sea levels by 31.4 millimetres, a new assessment finds.

Faster-flowing glaciers accounted for 84% of the loss, while surface melting contributed 16%.

Key facts

  • Greenland and Antarctica have lost 11,309 billion tonnes of ice since 1979, raising global sea levels by 31.4 millimetres, a new assessment finds.
  • Faster-flowing glaciers accounted for 84% of the loss, while surface melting contributed 16%.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:46:49 UTC.

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