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If the Arctic polar ice mass completely disappeared during the summer, would this contribute to rising global sea-levels?

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If the Arctic polar ice mass completely disappeared during the summer, would this contribute to rising global sea-levels?

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No. Since sea ice was formed from the ocean it’s part of the whole. Although, melted snow deposits which previously lay on top of the sea ice could add to rising global sea-levels.