Alay Glacier

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf glacier
gptkbp:accessibility requires trekking
gptkbp:area approximately 30 square kilometers
gptkbp:climate highland climate
influences_glacier_behavior
gptkbp:culturalHeritage influences local traditions
gptkbp:culturalSignificance part of local folklore
gptkbp:elevation around 4,500 meters
gptkbp:environmentalConcerns glacial melt impact
gptkbp:environmentalImpact affects local weather patterns
affects local ecosystems
site for educational programs
cold alpine climate
gptkbp:famousLandmark notable peaks in the region
gptkbp:firstAscent unknown
gptkbp:flowsInto northwest
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures valley glacier
crevasses
formed during the last Ice Age
observed in recent decades
shapes the landscape
varies across the glacier
studied for movement patterns
important for understanding climate change
ongoing scientific studies
icefalls
uses satellite imagery
contributes to local rivers
possible due to melting
collaborate on studies.
slow but measurable
gptkbp:historicalResearch important for hydrology studies
gptkbp:historicalSignificance part of ancient trade routes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Alay Glacier
gptkbp:iceClass terminates at a moraine
gptkbp:length approximately 14 kilometers
gptkbp:localAttraction scenic views
gptkbp:localEconomy supports tourism-related activities
gptkbp:localLegends associated with local myths
gptkbp:localWildlife supports diverse species
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Alay_Valley
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Pamir_Mountains
gptkbp:photography popular subject for photographers
gptkbp:researchInterest climate change studies
involves international research teams
gptkbp:scenicViews visited by mountaineers
various trekking paths available
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Pamir_Mountains
mountain peaks
Alay_Valley_region
alpine_flora
gptkbp:terminus Alay River
gptkbp:tourism popular trekking destination
gptkbp:waterSource for nearby communities