I have a science question?

If you fill a large glass with ice, then fill it to the top with water, as the ice melts how long will it take for the glass to start overflowing?

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Gusman · 61-69, M

From what I can tell, the glass will not overflow because ice takes up more room than water.
With the melting of ice on the surface of the planet, sea levels will rise, because the above sea level ice will flow into the sea, raising the level.

TexChik · F

@Gusman In theory, they are claiming the polar ice packs will melt creating a global flood. That just is not true. The water displacement of the ice on top of the water is causing the water levels to be what they are. If the ice melts, the water level will not change.

Gusman · 61-69, M

@TexChik The ice cap sits on top of solid rock, above sea level, ie; Greenland and Antarctica are solid rock covered with ice