Chiwaukum Glacier

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:glacier
gptkbp:accessibility hiking trails available
gptkbp:area approximately 1.2 square miles
gptkbp:average_thickness gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:climate marine west coast climate
gptkbp:elevation approximately 6,000 feet
gptkbp:first_described_by early 20th century
gptkbp:geological_features climate change studies
varies annually
educational programs available
inspiration for artists
slow
alpine glacier
attracts visitors
supports diverse flora and fauna
ongoing research
retreating
important to local tribes
local hydrology
popular among photographers
collaborations with universities
check conditions before visiting
efforts in place
requires hiking gear
during the last ice age
satellite imagery used
viewpoints available
remote sensing used
documented in geological surveys
gptkbp:glacier_events hosted educational events
gptkbp:glacier_funding grants for research projects
gptkbp:glacier_impact_on_wildlife habitat changes observed
gptkbp:glacier_melt seasonal
gptkbp:glacier_nourishment snow accumulation
gptkbp:glacier_publications scientific papers published
gptkbp:glacier_surroundings scenic views
gptkbp:glacier_visibility best in summer months
gptkbp:glacier_volunteers community involvement in monitoring
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chiwaukum Glacier
gptkbp:length approximately 1.5 miles
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Washington
gptkbp:nearest_city gptkb:Leavenworth
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Cascade_Range
gptkbp:popular_activities hiking and photography
gptkbp:protected_area gptkb:Okanogan-Wenatchee_National_Forest
gptkbp:surrounding_features mountains and forests
gptkbp:surrounding_peaks gptkb:Chiwaukum_Mountains
gptkbp:terminus gptkb:rock
gptkbp:wildlife various species of birds and mammals
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chiwaukum_Mountains
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6