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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:glacier
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gptkbp:accessibility
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accessible by boat tours
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gptkbp:climate
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marine climate
cool summers and mild winters
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gptkbp:climate_impact
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accelerated melting
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:protected_area
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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important to local tribes
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gptkbp:diameter
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varies significantly
significant ice mass
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gptkbp:discharge
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calving icebergs
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gptkbp:ecosystem
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gptkb:ecosystem
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gptkbp:educational_value
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field studies for students
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gptkbp:environment
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glacial environment
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gptkbp:first_described_by
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early 20th century
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gptkbp:flows_into
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southwest
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gptkbp:geological_features
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glacial lakes
ice caves
icebergs
crevasses
seracs
moraines
observed in recent decades
outwash plains
advancing and retreating
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gptkbp:geological_formation
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formed from ancient ice flows
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gptkbp:glacial_formation
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formed during the last ice age
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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part of indigenous history
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Aialik Glacier
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gptkbp:ice_color
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blue ice
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gptkbp:is_monitored_by
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monitored for climate studies
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gptkbp:landforms
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fjords
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gptkbp:length
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approximately 12 miles
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gptkbp:local_economy
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supports tourism industry
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Kenai_Fjords_National_Park
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gptkbp:photography
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popular subject for photographers
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gptkbp:research
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glaciology studies
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gptkbp:research_interest
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climate change research
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gptkbp:surrounding_area
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gptkb:Aialik_Bay
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gptkbp:surrounding_features
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gptkb:mountains
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gptkbp:terminus
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gptkb:Aialik_Bay
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gptkbp:tourism
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hiking
kayaking
wildlife viewing
photography tours
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gptkbp:tourism_impact
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increased boat traffic
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gptkbp:type
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tidewater glacier
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gptkbp:visitors
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popular tourist destination
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gptkbp:width
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approximately 1 mile
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gptkbp:wildlife
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gptkb:whales
gptkb:fish_species
bald eagles
sea otters
seabirds
habitat for seals
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Aialik_Bay
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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