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@deprecated_ii Nigga, put an ice cube in a glass of water and measure the water level, then wait for that ice cube to melt and be shocked that the water lever stayed the same.

Extra bit from my AI summarizer:

"This occurs because the ice cube displaces a volume of water equal to its own weight while floating. As it melts, it turns into water that occupies exactly the same volume as the displaced water. Therefore, the total water level does not rise or fall.

Important exceptions:

-If the ice cube contains heavy materials like sand or rocks, the water level may slightly decrease when it melts, as these materials sink and displace less water than the ice did while floating.

-If the ice cube is not floating (e.g., held underwater or anchored), the water level may rise slightly as it melts, since it displaces more water when submerged than when floating.

This principle applies to freshwater ice in freshwater. In saltwater (like the ocean), the effect is similar but slightly more complex due to differences in density and salinity, though the overall result remains that sea ice melt does not significantly raise sea levels."