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False: Earth's oceans have no 'elevation features' and are in a 'container' Fact check: Oceans have topographic features and are held to Earth by gravityShow Caption Hide Caption Climate change: Ocean temperatures hit an all-time high From rising sea levels to coral bleaching, warming oceans are leaving our planet in hot water. Like our page to get updates throughout the day on our latest debunksOur rating: FalseThe oceans have topographic features and are held onto Earth by gravity. The effect is so predictable that researchers use ocean surface topography to map the ocean floor, according to Science magazine. Researchers study ocean surface topography using satellite-based radar, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. ... A circular ice wall would be unstable and due to lack of inflowing glacier ice would rapidly thin and disintegrate." (Source: USA Today)