Aletsch River

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf river
gptkbp:accessibility accessible via hiking trails
gptkbp:averageRainfall approximately 10 cubic meters per second
gptkbp:climate affected by altitude
gptkbp:conservationEfforts protected area
gptkbp:contributedTo local biodiversity
gptkbp:culturalEvents local festivals celebrate the river
gptkbp:culturalSignificance part of local folklore
gptkbp:drainageBasin gptkb:Rhine_Basin
gptkbp:education site for environmental education
gptkbp:elevation approximately 2,500 meters
gptkbp:environment Alpine_ecosystem
gptkbp:environmentalImpact glacial retreat
alpine climate
gptkbp:fishSpecies limited due to glacial runoff
gptkbp:flowsInto gptkb:Rhine_River
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures carved by glacial activity
gptkbp:historicalPeriod part of ancient trade routes
explored by early mountaineers
gptkbp:historicalResearch studied for glacial dynamics
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important for local communities
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Aletsch River
gptkbp:landscape glacial valley
gptkbp:landUse recreational activities
gptkbp:length 23 kilometers
gptkbp:lighting seasonal flooding possible
gptkbp:localArt inspired local artists
gptkbp:localEconomy supports tourism and recreation
gptkbp:localGovernment managed by local authorities
gptkbp:localLegends associated with local myths
gptkbp:localWildlife home to various bird species
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Switzerland
gptkbp:mouth near the town of Brig
gptkbp:nearbyAttractions gptkb:Aletsch_Arena
gptkbp:partOf Aletsch_Glacier_area
gptkbp:photography popular subject for landscape photography
gptkbp:recreation kayaking and rafting
gptkbp:region gptkb:Valais
gptkbp:river gravel and sand
supports fish populations.
gptkbp:seasonalActivities high in summer
gptkbp:significance UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
gptkbp:source gptkb:Aletsch_Glacier
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Aletschhorn
diverse wildlife
varied alpine vegetation
Fiesch_and_Bettmeralp
Lake_Bettmersee
gptkbp:tourism popular hiking destination
gptkbp:type glacial meltwater
gptkbp:waterManagement important for flood control
influenced by climate change
cold due to glacial melt
gptkbp:waterQuality monitored regularly