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How much ice is that?
The story mentions 12.5 trillion tons of melted ice. To put that in perspective, it's enough to cover the entire United Kingdom in a layer of ice over 100 metres thick. This massive loss highlights the scale of the changes happening in our polar regions, directly impacting global sea levels.
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