Properties (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
glacier
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| gptkbp:accessibility |
via hiking trails
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| gptkbp:area |
approximately 10 square kilometers
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| gptkbp:climate |
alpine climate
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| gptkbp:elevation |
approximately 3,500 meters
approximately 2,200 meters |
| gptkbp:environmentalConcerns |
impacts of climate change
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| gptkbp:flowsInto |
Fex_Valley
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| gptkbp:geologicalFeatures |
boosts local economy
valley glacier popular subject for photographers formed during the last Ice Age inspired various artworks varies along its length attracts visitors for scenic views observed in recent decades site for educational programs mapped using satellite imagery affects local hydrology negative mass balance reported popular among landscape photographers appears blue due to ice density efforts in place to monitor and protect flows downwards due to gravity has been studied since the 19th century hosts annual glacier walks ice crevasses present important to local culture and history requires caution for visitors studied by universities and research centers surrounded by rocky terrain monitored_by_Swiss_authorities accessible_from_the_town_of_Pontresina uses_GPS_and_remote_sensing |
| gptkbp:historicalResearch |
site for glaciological studies
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Fex Glacier
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| gptkbp:iceClass |
associated with local folklore
best visited in summer months has visitor information centers requires proper gear for hiking. |
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 7 kilometers
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| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Switzerland
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| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:Bernina_Range
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| gptkbp:surroundingArea |
gptkb:Piz_Bernina
gptkb:Piz_Fex gptkb:Piz_Scerscen habitat for alpine species Fex_Valley |
| gptkbp:terminus |
icefall
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| gptkbp:tourism |
popular hiking destination
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