Glacier des Bossons

GPTKB entity

Properties (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf glacier
gptkbp:accessibility via cable car
gptkbp:area approximately 12 square kilometers
gptkbp:climate alpine
gptkbp:conservationEfforts environmental protection initiatives
research funding
sustainable tourism practices
protected area status
gptkbp:culturalHeritage influences tourism
influences art
influences mountaineering history
influences photography
gptkbp:culturalSignificance inspiration for artists
part of local heritage
symbol of natural beauty
attraction for photographers
gptkbp:elevation approximately 2,500 meters
gptkbp:environmentalConcerns climate change
gptkbp:environmentalImpact melting glaciers
rising sea levels
changing ecosystems
impact on local weather patterns
gptkbp:firstAscent 19th century
gptkbp:flowsInto gptkb:Arve_River
gptkbp:futurePlans importance for future research
need for conservation efforts
potential for further retreat
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures ongoing
icefall
valley glacier
crevasses
moraine
seracs
retreating
gptkbp:historicalEvent site of early alpine climbing
first recorded ascent in 1820
important for the development of mountaineering
part_of_the_Mont_Blanc_climbing_route
gptkbp:historicalResearch geology
environmental science
climate studies
glaciology
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important for research
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Glacier des Bossons
gptkbp:iceClass up to 200 meters
gptkbp:length 7 kilometers
gptkbp:location Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Mont_Blanc_massif
gptkbp:popularActivities hiking
mountaineering
skiing
gptkbp:retreats approximately 30 meters per year
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Aiguille_du_Midi
gptkb:Chamonix_Valley
eagles
chamois
mountain goats
snow leopards
gptkbp:touristAttraction yes