Gerlache Peninsula

GPTKB entity

Properties (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf peninsula
gptkbp:accessibility accessible by ship
gptkbp:area approximately 1,000 square kilometers
gptkbp:borders gptkb:Lemaire_Channel
gptkb:Palmer_Land
gptkbp:climate polar climate
gptkbp:culturalSignificance named in honor of a notable figure
gptkbp:environmentalConcerns climate change effects
gptkbp:environmentalProtection part of protected areas
gptkbp:established gptkb:Belgian_Antarctic_Expedition
gptkbp:features glaciers
gptkbp:flora limited vegetation
gptkbp:geographicalFeature 64°S 62°W
notable geographical landmarks
strategic_location_in_Antarctic_waters
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures rock_formations
gptkbp:historicalEvent site of scientific research expeditions
gptkbp:historicalFigures featured_in_historical_maps_of_Antarctica
gptkbp:historicalPeriod key site for historical exploration efforts
gptkbp:historicalResearch ongoing scientific research efforts
gptkbp:historicalSignificance site_of_early_Antarctic_exploration
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gerlache Peninsula
gptkbp:iceClass permanent ice coverage
gptkbp:isExploredIn gptkb:Jean-Baptiste_Charcot
gptkbp:landscape mountainous terrain
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Antarctica
gptkbp:namedAfter Admiral_Emil_Gerlache
gptkbp:navigationEquipment important for navigation in the region
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Antarctic_Peninsula
gptkbp:researchFocus impact of climate change on polar regions
gptkbp:researchInterest climate studies
marine biology studies
glaciology studies
temporary research stations
gptkbp:route mapped by early explorers
gptkbp:scenicViews visited by numerous expeditions
common_route_for_Antarctic_expeditions
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Petermann_Island
diverse marine life
limited plant species
Gerlache_Strait_Islands
gptkbp:tourism limited tourism activities
gptkbp:waterManagement gptkb:Weddell_Sea
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:whales
penguins
seals