Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:glacier
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| gptkbp:accessibility |
accessible via Bernina Pass road
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| gptkbp:area |
approximately 12 square kilometers
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| gptkbp:climate |
alpine climate
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
featured in local folklore
inspired artists and writers |
| gptkbp:elevation |
approximately 2,500 meters
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
affected by climate change
influences local weather patterns contributes to local microclimates affects regional hydrology important for water supply in summer months |
| gptkbp:first_ascent |
1897
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| gptkbp:flows_into |
gptkb:Morteratsch_Glacier
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| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
gptkb:park
valley glacier crevasses seracs retreating formed during the last Ice Age offers guided tours offers scenic train rides important for understanding glacial processes offers photography spots part of the Alps monitored by Swiss Federal Institute of Technology data collected for climate models exhibits features of glacial deposition exhibits features of glacial erosion historical data available since 19th century offers ice climbing opportunities part of Swiss glacier monitoring network |
| gptkbp:highest_point |
gptkb:Piz_Bernina
gptkb:Piz_Scerscen gptkb:Piz_Palü |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
important for glaciology studies
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Bernina Glacier
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| gptkbp:length |
approximately 7 kilometers
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| gptkbp:local_economy |
promotes local businesses
supports local tourism industry provides jobs in tourism sector contributes to winter sports economy |
| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Switzerland
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Bernina_Range
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| gptkbp:research |
site for climate research
site for hydrological studies site for glaciological research |
| gptkbp:river |
gptkb:Lago_Nero
gptkb:Lago_di_Poschiavo gptkb:Lago_Bianco |
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Engadin_Valley
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| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
popular destination for hiking
popular destination for skiing |
| gptkbp:wildlife |
home to various alpine species
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Piz_Bernina
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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