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Yeb, melting glaciers are causing sea levels to rise. Glaciers are large masses of ice that form on land and slowly move downhill. They are made up of snow that has accumulated over many years and has been compacted by the weight of the overlying snow. As the Earth's climate warms, glaciers are melting at an increasing rate. This is causing sea levels to rise because the water that is released from the melting glaciers flows into the oceans.
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), sea levels have risen by about 20 centimeters (8 inches) since the late 19th century. The IPCC projects that sea levels will continue to rise at an accelerating rate in the coming decades. By the end of the 21st century, sea levels could rise by as much as 1 meter (3 feet) if greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced.
Rising sea levels have a number of negative impacts, including:
* Flooding of coastal areas
* Erosion of beaches and shorelines
* Intrusion of salt water into freshwater aquifers
* Loss of habitat for plants and animals
* Displacement of people living in coastal areas
Rising sea levels are a serious threat to coastal communities around the world. It is important to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of sea level rise
