Chacaltaya Glacier

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:glacier
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chacaltaya
gptkbp:accessibility accessible by road
gptkbp:area approximately 0.5 square kilometers
gptkbp:average_rainfall low annual precipitation
gptkbp:average_temperature average annual temperature below freezing
gptkbp:climate highland climate
important site for climate research
local communities adapting to changes
provides valuable climate data
gptkbp:climb_rate various routes available
gptkbp:collaborations international research collaborations
gptkbp:conservation_efforts limited due to funding
gptkbp:cultural_heritage recognized as cultural heritage site
gptkbp:cultural_impact influences local folklore
gptkbp:depicted_in visible from La Paz
gptkbp:education important for environmental education
gptkbp:elevation 5,421 meters
gptkbp:environmental_impact affects local water supply
indicator of global warming
gptkbp:exhibitions featured in exhibitions
gptkbp:first_ascent 1939
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:park
crevasses
moraine
ongoing by scientists
accelerated in recent decades
causes erosion in surrounding areas
tropical glacier
gptkbp:geological_formation formed during the last ice age
gptkbp:historical_event documented since the 20th century
gptkbp:historical_significance important for local indigenous cultures
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chacaltaya Glacier
gptkbp:length approximately 1.5 kilometers
gptkbp:local_economy affects local tourism economy
gptkbp:local_legends associated with local myths
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Bolivia
gptkbp:nearest_city gptkb:La_Paz
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Andes
gptkbp:photography popular subject for photographers
gptkbp:publishes numerous studies published
gptkbp:research climate change studies
conducted by various universities
gptkbp:research_interest glaciology research
gptkbp:safety_features high altitude risks
gptkbp:seasonal_activities sensitive to climate variability
gptkbp:significance one of the highest glaciers in the world
gptkbp:species affects local biodiversity
gptkbp:status retreating
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Chacaltaya_Mountain
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives raises awareness about climate issues
gptkbp:tour offered to students
gptkbp:tourist_attraction popular destination
decrease in visitors due to retreat
includes hiking and sightseeing.
gptkbp:user_manual available for tours
gptkbp:water_source important water source for nearby communities
gptkbp:width approximately 0.3 kilometers
gptkbp:wildlife habitat for high-altitude species
gptkbp:year_created around 2009