Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
glacier
|
| gptkbp:access |
State Highway 6
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| gptkbp:accessibility |
accessible by foot or helicopter
|
| gptkbp:annualVisitors |
approximately 250,000
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| gptkbp:area |
approximately 76 square kilometers
|
| gptkbp:averageTemperature |
around 10°C in summer
around 0°C in winter |
| gptkbp:climate |
temperate maritime climate
frequent rainfall snowfall in winter |
| gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
managed_by_Department_of_Conservation
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| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
associated with local legends
important_to_Māori_culture |
| gptkbp:electrification |
approximately 1,000 cubic meters per second
|
| gptkbp:elevation |
approximately 2,600 meters
|
| gptkbp:environmentalConcerns |
climate change
glacial retreat |
| gptkbp:flowsInto |
downward_towards_the_Tasman_Sea
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| gptkbp:geologicalFeatures |
gptkb:temperate_glacier
ice caves alpine glacier crevasses seracs contributes to local rivers |
| gptkbp:historicalResearch |
glaciology studies
climate change impact studies |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
important for tourism
important for scientific research |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Franz Josef Glacier
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| gptkbp:isExploredIn |
gptkb:William_Hodson
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| gptkbp:length |
12 kilometers
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| gptkbp:localEconomy |
supports tourism industry
contributes to local businesses provides jobs in hospitality |
| gptkbp:localWildlife |
various bird species
glacial meltwater ecosystems alpine_flora |
| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:New_Zealand
|
| gptkbp:namedAfter |
gptkb:Emperor_Franz_Joseph_I_of_Austria
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| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:Westland_Tai_Poutini_National_Park
|
| gptkbp:photography |
ice formations
mountain views stunning landscapes |
| gptkbp:popularActivities |
hiking
ice climbing helicopter tours |
| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
guided tours recommended
weather conditions monitored safety equipment provided |
| gptkbp:surroundingArea |
gptkb:Franz_Josef_Village
gptkb:Southern_Alps |
| gptkbp:touristAttraction |
yes
|