Arolla Glacier

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf glacier
gptkbp:accessibility via hiking trails
gptkbp:area approximately 20 square kilometers
gptkbp:climate alpine
gptkbp:collection ongoing efforts
gptkbp:elevation approximately 2,800 meters
gptkbp:environmentalConcerns climate change
gptkbp:environmentalImpact local ecosystems
gptkbp:firstAscent unknown
gptkbp:flowsInto Arolla_River
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures varies
available
seasonal
ongoing
valley glacier
varies annually
awareness programs
crevasses
ongoing studies
seracs
popular among tourists
important for biodiversity
retreating
implemented
documented since the 19th century
efforts in place
advanced technology used
important for visitors
increasing interest
during the last Ice Age
on local hydrology
focus of research
important for scientists
using satellite imagery
gptkbp:hasVisitorCenter located nearby
gptkbp:historicalSignificance glacial studies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Arolla Glacier
gptkbp:iceClass established
studied extensively
local economy benefits
gptkbp:length approximately 10 kilometers
gptkbp:localEconomy tourism
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Switzerland
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Pennine_Alps
gptkbp:photography popular
gptkbp:researchInterest glaciology
gptkbp:seasonalActivities mountaineering
skiing
gptkbp:surroundedBy mountains
gptkbp:surroundingArea alpine species
Arolla_village
gptkbp:touristAttraction hiking