Properties (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
glacier
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| gptkbp:accessibility |
hiking trails nearby
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| gptkbp:area |
approximately 1.2 square miles
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| gptkbp:climate |
local flora and fauna adaptations
marine_west_coast_climate |
| gptkbp:elevation |
around 5,000 feet
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| gptkbp:environmentalConcerns |
climate change impacts
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| gptkbp:firstRace |
unknown
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| gptkbp:flowsInto |
gptkb:Baker_River
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| gptkbp:geologicalFeatures |
gptkb:University_of_Washington
negative educational programs available guided tours available accessible via hiking trails retreating affects local climate patterns important to local indigenous cultures cirque glacier varies across the glacier supports unique ecosystems best viewed in summer months documented since early 1900s creeping motion efforts to protect surrounding environment important water source for local rivers increased over the last century inspiration for artists and painters mapped by satellite imagery ongoing scientific monitoring efforts part of national park programs peak season in summer months popular for scientific observation safety precautions recommended for visitors white to blue moraine_formations |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
part of local indigenous history
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Baker Falls Glacier
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| gptkbp:iceClass |
blue ice
affects local wildlife habitats economic benefits to local communities funded by various environmental organizations increased awareness of climate change issues. |
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 1.5 miles
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| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:North_Cascades_National_Park
19th century |
| gptkbp:namedAfter |
Baker_Falls
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| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:Cascade_Range
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| gptkbp:photography |
popular subject for landscape photography
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| gptkbp:researchInterest |
glaciology research
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| gptkbp:seasonalActivities |
visible snow cover in winter
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| gptkbp:surroundingArea |
gptkb:Mount_Baker
gptkb:Baker_Lake rocky terrain mountain goats |
| gptkbp:tourism |
attracts hikers and climbers
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| gptkbp:type |
alpine glacier
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| gptkbp:visibility |
gptkb:Baker_Lake
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