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Just enough of it is above the surface to account for the change of volume when it melts. Or equivalently, it displaces its own weight in water.
by idlewords 9y ago
Just enough of it is above the surface to account for the change of volume when it melts. Or equivalently, it displaces its own weight in water.
- spullara 9y agoHmm. I see what you are saying. So they probably did do the calculation I referenced but I agree it is probably faulty. However, there is some rise from melting: https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18841-melting-icebergs-boost-sea-level-rise/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18841-melting-iceberg...