Atlin Glacier

GPTKB entity

Properties (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Park
gptkbp:accessibility via_Atlin_town
gptkbp:area approximately 200 square kilometers
gptkbp:climate subarctic climate
gptkbp:elevation approximately 1,800 meters
gptkbp:environmental_impact affects local weather patterns
gptkbp:firstRace not documented
gptkbp:flowsInto gptkb:Atlin_Lake
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures crevasses
seracs
moraines
affects water quality
affects local agriculture
influences local economy
icefalls
impacts local communities
affects fish migration patterns
influences local fauna
affects local flora
influences biodiversity
contributes to local hydrology
affects cultural heritage sites
affects ecosystem services
affects fish habitats
affects groundwater recharge
affects nutrient cycling
affects recreational activities
affects tourism seasons
affects water supply for communities
changes flood risks
changes hydrological cycles
changes land use patterns
changes landscape features
contributes to hydropower potential
increases lake levels
influences carbon cycling
influences climate adaptation strategies
influences regional climate
influences sediment transport
influences soil erosion
influences water temperature
gptkbp:historical_significance part of indigenous lands
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Atlin Glacier
gptkbp:iceClass contains ancient ice cores
supports aquatic ecosystems
gptkbp:length approximately 30 kilometers
gptkbp:location gptkb:British_Columbia
gptkbp:notableWork climate change studies
gptkbp:partOf Stikine Icefield
gptkbp:research conducted on glacial dynamics
gptkbp:retreats varies annually
observed in recent decades
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Atlin_Provincial_Park
gptkb:Coast_Mountains
gptkbp:tourism popular for hiking and photography
gptkbp:type tidewater glacier
gptkbp:wildlife eagles
moose
mountain goats
bears