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The only part of Antarctica that can melt is the ice sheet that covers 98% of the continent.

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Would Antarctica melt?

Antarctica is a continent, and continents do not melt.


Is it possible for Antarctica to melt all the way?

Antarctica is a continent: continents do not melt.


Is it true that all of Antarctica might melt and nothing will be left of it?

Antarctica is a continent, one of seven on earth and its soil comprises about 10% of the earth's surface. The vast ice cap on Antarctica could melt, but continents do not melt.


Why don't the icebergs in Antarctica melt?

Actually, they do melt and they move around.


What would you use to melt ice in Antarctica?

A person in Antarctica who wanted fresh water would apply heat to melt ice.


How does a block of ice melt in the freezer on a cold day in Antarctica?

It doesn't melt in this scenario.


Is Antarctica going to melt until there's nothing left or is it going to stay there forever?

Antarctica is a land mass that covers 10% of the earth's surface. The land will not melt.


What year did Ross Shelf in Antarctica melt?

The Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica hasn't melted . . . yet.


Can the Antarctic icecap melt due to global warming?

Yes, it can. NASA's Grace satellite shows that Antarctica has been losing more than a hundred cubic kilometers (24 cubic miles) of ice each year since 2002. The latest data also shows that the rate that Antarctica is losing ice is accelerating, too.


Why is antarctica still covered in ice in the summer?

The summer temperatures in Antarctica are not warm enough to melt the ice sheet.


If Antarctica keeps melting how long will it be until Antarctica is completely gone?

Antarctica is a continent, and continents do not melt. The ice sheet that covers 98% of the Antarctic continent, however, can melt. Our crystal ball is in for repairs, so we cannot give you a precise answer to your question, sorry.


How do you get water in antarctica?

Either you melt ice, or you desalinate sea water.