Entiat Glacier

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:glacier
gptkbp:accessibility hiking trails available
gptkbp:area approximately 1.5 square miles
gptkbp:climate marine west coast climate
gptkbp:diameter varies up to 100 meters
gptkbp:elevation around 7,000 feet
gptkbp:flora subalpine forests
gptkbp:flows_into gptkb:Entiat_River
gptkbp:geological_features alpine glacier
retreating
blue ice
crevasses and seracs
subject of environmental studies
available for guided tours
attracts tourists to the area
formed during the last glacial period
supports unique ecosystems
has historical significance in local culture
mapped using satellite imagery
important for watershed management
popular among landscape photographers
inspiration for artists and painters
monitored by USGS
affects local climate and hydrology
documented in scientific studies
educational resource for geology students
efforts to monitor and protect
forms seasonal glacial lakes
gravity-driven flow
part of long-term monitoring programs.
safety precautions advised for visitors
studied for mass balance changes
gptkbp:glacier_advancement historically advanced during Little Ice Age
gptkbp:glacier_events hosts annual glacier awareness events
gptkbp:glacier_funding funded by environmental grants
gptkbp:glacier_melt seasonal melt contributes to local rivers
gptkbp:glacier_outreach community outreach programs available
gptkbp:glacier_partnerships collaborations with conservation organizations
gptkbp:glacier_publications featured in scientific journals
gptkbp:glacier_volunteers volunteer opportunities for conservation efforts
gptkbp:historical_significance important for local ecology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Entiat Glacier
gptkbp:is_documented_in early 20th century
gptkbp:landscape gptkb:Entiat_Mountains
gptkbp:length approximately 3 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:Washington,_USA
gptkbp:nearest_city gptkb:Entiat,_Washington
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:North_Cascades_National_Park
gptkbp:photography popular photography location
gptkbp:research_importance climate change studies
gptkbp:retreat_rate approximately 30 meters per year
gptkbp:surrounding_features glacial moraines
gptkbp:surrounding_peaks gptkb:Mount_Stuart
gptkb:Mount_Cashmere
gptkb:Mount_Fernow
gptkbp:terminus rocky
gptkbp:visitors popular among hikers and climbers
gptkbp:wildlife habitat for mountain goats
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Entiat_River
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8