Glacier de la Brenva

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf glacier
gptkbp:access via_Courmayeur
gptkbp:accessibility requires mountaineering skills
gptkbp:archaeologicalFindings notable climbs recorded
gptkbp:area approximately 15 square kilometers
gptkbp:associated_with Mont Blanc
gptkbp:climate alpine climate
can change rapidly
retreat rates monitored
gptkbp:climbRate spring to autumn
multiple established routes
well-known among climbers
gptkbp:cultural_significance part of local heritage
gptkbp:drainageBasin Dora_Baltea_river
gptkbp:elevation around 3,800 meters
gptkbp:environmental_impact sensitive to temperature changes
gptkbp:environmentalProtection impact of tourism
gptkbp:firstRace 1865
gptkbp:flora unique alpine vegetation
gptkbp:flowsInto towards the southeast
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures valley glacier
moraine deposits
affects local water supply
moulins and crevasses
gptkbp:highestPoint gptkb:Aiguille_de_la_Brenva
gptkbp:historical_significance site of early mountaineering expeditions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Glacier de la Brenva
gptkbp:iceClass varies significantly
ongoing by various organizations
gptkbp:is_a_route_for various trails available
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Aosta_Valley
gptkbp:landscape dramatic alpine scenery
gptkbp:length approximately 7 kilometers
gptkbp:local_economy benefits from tourism
gptkbp:localLegends associated with mountain folklore
gptkbp:location gptkb:Mont_Blanc_massif
gptkbp:notable_feature Brenva Spur
gptkbp:photography popular subject for photographers
gptkbp:research important for climate studies
conducted on glacial dynamics
gptkbp:research_focus glaciology studies
gptkbp:retreats observed due to climate change
gptkbp:safety crevasses and seracs
gptkbp:season summer months
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Val_Ferret
gptkb:Val_Veny
Mer de Glace
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives important for local ecology
gptkbp:terminus icefall
gptkbp:tourism popular climbing destination
gptkbp:wildlife supports diverse wildlife