Statements (68)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:glacier
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| gptkbp:accessibility |
gptkb:via_La_Grave
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| gptkbp:area |
approximately 20 square kilometers
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| gptkbp:climate |
alpine climate
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| gptkbp:climate_impact |
affects local ecosystems
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| gptkbp:climbing_ability |
multiple established routes
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| gptkbp:diameter |
varies significantly
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| gptkbp:drainage_basin |
gptkb:Romanche_River
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| gptkbp:elevation |
approximately 3,400 meters
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| gptkbp:environment |
habitat for alpine species
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| gptkbp:first_ascent |
1877
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| gptkbp:geological_features |
remote sensing
valley glacier hiking and skiing ice caves crevasses seracs contributes to local economy moraine formations observed due to climate change ongoing by scientists formed by glacial erosion collaborate on studies important for understanding climate change increased in recent decades has been studied for over a century important for raising awareness towards the south efforts underway to monitor health forms at the glacier's terminus in place by various organizations on local water supply |
| gptkbp:glacier_conditions |
monitored for safety
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| gptkbp:glacier_dynamics |
influenced by temperature and precipitation
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| gptkbp:glacier_hazards |
crevasses and seracs pose risks
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| gptkbp:glacier_ice |
contains ancient air bubbles
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| gptkbp:glacier_ice_composition |
primarily composed of compacted snow
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| gptkbp:glacier_impact_on_climate |
affects regional weather patterns
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| gptkbp:glacier_impact_on_hydrology |
influences river flow patterns
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| gptkbp:glacier_impact_on_tourism |
increases visitor numbers
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| gptkbp:glacier_melt |
affects local hydrology
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| gptkbp:glacier_melt_season |
typically occurs in summer months
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| gptkbp:glacier_meltwater |
used for irrigation
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| gptkbp:glacier_monitoring_challenges |
include accessibility and funding.
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| gptkbp:glacier_monitoring_technology |
includes GPS and satellite imagery
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| gptkbp:glacier_preservation_efforts |
supported by local communities
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| gptkbp:glacier_research_collaborations |
with international scientists
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| gptkbp:glacier_research_funding |
sourced from government and NGOs
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| gptkbp:glacier_research_significance |
critical for understanding global warming
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| gptkbp:glacier_retreat_effects |
on local wildlife habitats
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| gptkbp:glacier_studies |
important for paleoclimate research
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| gptkbp:glacier_terminus |
gptkb:Ice
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| gptkbp:glacier_topography |
characterized by steep slopes
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Glacier de la Meije
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| gptkbp:landscape |
U-shaped valleys
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| gptkbp:length |
approximately 7 kilometers
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:French_Alps
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| gptkbp:photography |
popular subject for landscape photography
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| gptkbp:research |
climate studies
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| gptkbp:safety |
requires mountaineering skills
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| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Ecrins_National_Park
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| gptkbp:surrounding_peaks |
gptkb:La_Meije
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| gptkbp:tourism |
popular climbing destination
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| gptkbp:tradition |
influences mountaineering culture
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
can change rapidly
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Les_Deux_Alpes
gptkb:Massif_des_Écrins |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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