The overall trend in the mass of ice found in Antartica is decreasing. According to the graph, Antartica lost almost 1,500 gigatons of ice from 2014 to 2016.

The lost of almost 1,500 gigatons of ice from 2014 to 2016 indicates that a mass of ice in Antartica has already melted due to the increase in global temperature.

Due to the increase in the global temperature and the warming of the oceans, the ice in Antartica would continue to melt. Since the ice sheets in Antartica sit on top of the water, the loss of ice would lead to the rise in sea levels. According to the scientists, Antartica is losing massive tons of ice every year. This pattern is likely to continue over the years if global warming is not addressed as soon as possible.

Since the ice sheets in Antartica sit on top of the water, the loss of ice would lead to the rise in sea levels. If the increase in the average ice mass loss continues, it would affect the ocean’s circulation and climate conditions. It may lead to climate change, flooding, and other natural disturbances which can cause the destruction of habitats, lives, and properties. Because of such reasons, scientists are so keen on collecting and monitoring Antartica’s ice data.