Statements (62)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
glacier
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| gptkbp:accessibility |
gptkb:via_La_Grave
|
| gptkbp:area |
approximately 20 square kilometers
|
| gptkbp:climate |
alpine climate
variable and harsh |
| gptkbp:climbRate |
June to September
various established routes |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
part of local heritage
|
| gptkbp:drainageBasin |
gptkb:Romanche_River
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| gptkbp:elevation |
approximately 3,400 meters
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
accelerated melting rates
|
| gptkbp:environmentalProtection |
part of conservation efforts
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| gptkbp:firstRace |
1877
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| gptkbp:flora |
alpine flowers
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| gptkbp:flowsInto |
downward movement
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| gptkbp:geologicalFeatures |
glacial lakes
valley glacier glacial valleys granite and schist permafrost ice caves ice flow dynamics icebergs subglacial lakes ice caps crevasses moraine seracs glacial deposition glacial erosion glacial landforms glacial till glacial till plains glacial outwash plains glacial sediment glacial striations ice tongues meltwater streams glacial cirques glacial horns glacial lakeshores ice sheet remnants |
| gptkbp:highestPoint |
gptkb:La_Meije
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
site of early mountaineering
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Glacier de la Meije
|
| gptkbp:iceClass |
important for glaciology
conducted by scientists affects local water supply using satellite imagery |
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 7 kilometers
|
| gptkbp:localLegends |
associated with mountain spirits
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:French_Alps
|
| gptkbp:photography |
popular subject for photographers
|
| gptkbp:research |
climate impact studies
|
| gptkbp:retreats |
observed due to climate change
|
| gptkbp:safety |
avalanches
crevasse falls |
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
Ecrins National Park
|
| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
indicator of climate change
|
| gptkbp:terminus |
icefall
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| gptkbp:tourism |
popular climbing destination
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
mountain goats
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