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The continent of Antarctica is . It is due to a geological phenomenon post-glacial uplift. It will have huge consequences for the whole of Earth. An astronomical volume of ice has from Antarctica's glaciers. This has the continent lighter. This consequently it is slowly rising. The melting glacial water is sea levels around the globe to rise. Geologist Terry Wilson from Ohio State University wrote: "Our measurements that the solid earth that the base of the Antarctic ice sheet is shape surprisingly quickly. The land uplift from reduced ice on the surface is in decades, rather than over thousands of years."

Researchers used 3D modelling in an attempt to how rising sea levels could Earth. The team said levels could between 1.7 meters to 19.5 meters by 2500. McGill University glaciologist Natalya Gomez wrote: "With nearly 700 million people living in coastal areas, and the potential cost of sea-level rise trillions of dollars by the end of the century, understanding the domino effect of Antarctic ice melt crucial." She that post-glacial uplift will unfairly countries differently. She said: "This finding the climate injustice toward nations whose emissions low, while their exposure and vulnerability to sea-level rise high."