Fiesch Glacier

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:glacier
gptkbp:accessibility via hiking trails
gptkbp:area approximately 20 square kilometers
gptkbp:elevation approximately 2,200 meters
gptkbp:environmental_impact climate change
gptkbp:flows_into gptkb:Rhône_River
gptkbp:geological_features valley glacier
available for visitors
ongoing research
inspired many artists
retreating
important for local water supply
ice caves and crevasses
observed in recent decades
popular among photographers
important for climate studies
on local economy
collaborate on studies
increases in summer months
documented since the 1800s
supports unique flora and fauna
efforts in place to protect
during the last Ice Age
important for environmental awareness
on local climate
negative in recent years
requires caution for visitors
seasonal access due to snow
include satellite imagery
popular for scientific studies
gptkbp:glacier_hiking_routes marked trails available
gptkbp:glacier_ice contains ancient ice layers
gptkbp:glacier_impact_on_wildlife affects local species
gptkbp:glacier_monitoring_station located nearby
gptkbp:glacier_photography_season best in summer
gptkbp:glacier_scientific_importance for understanding climate change
gptkbp:glacier_skiing available in winter months
gptkbp:glacier_weather can change rapidly
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fiesch Glacier
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:landscape gptkb:Fiescherhorn
gptkbp:length approximately 10 kilometers
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Switzerland
gptkbp:nearest_city Fiesch
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Aletsch_Glacier
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Aletsch_Arena
gptkbp:terminus gptkb:Ice
gptkbp:tourism popular destination for hikers
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site gptkb:Swiss_Alps
gptkbp:zone alpine climate
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn_UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6