The phrase "floating ice" refers to ice that is not fixed or stuck in one place but is instead moving or resting on the surface of water. Full definition
The melting of floating ice shelves does not contribute to sea level rise because once they are in the water, the ice shelves have already contributed to sea level rise. (sciencedaily.com)
The melting of floating ice shelves does not contribute to sea level rise because once they are in the water, the ice shelves have already contributed to sea level rise. (sciencedaily.com)
Now, the ice melts in summer, causing the total time without floating ice in the region to jump from less than 1 month per year to more than three. (sciencemag.org)