evidence: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — As the world continues to warm, Antarctica is losing ice at an increasing pace, but the loss of sea ice may lead to more snowfall over the ice sheets, partially offsetting contributions to sea level rise, according to Penn State scientists. [...] The findings, researchers said, suggest that as global temperatures inch upwards and Antarctica warms, shrinking sea ice levels will amplify oceanic evaporation and consequent precipitation over Antarctica. This increased snowfall can momentarily stave off rising sea levels. However, sea levels will still rise overall. [...] "While Arctic sea ice has been rapidly declining over the satellite record, the Antarctic experienced a slight increase until 2015, followed by a sharp decline in 2016," Kromer said. "In 2022, we witnessed a new record low, and this year's levels are even lower, significantly below previous observations. These recent rapid changes in Antarctic sea ice highlight the urgency of understanding their causes and their potential impact on the Antarctic ice sheet."