Properties (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
glacier
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| gptkbp:accessibility |
via hiking trails
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| gptkbp:area |
approximately 30 square kilometers
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| gptkbp:climate |
alpine climate
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| gptkbp:elevation |
approximately 2,600 meters
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
indicator of global warming
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| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
affects local weather patterns
important for local ecosystem |
| gptkbp:firstAwarded |
in the 19th century
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| gptkbp:flowsInto |
gptkb:Lake_Klöntal
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| gptkbp:geologicalFeatures |
glacial lakes
icefall valley glacier inspired local artists ice caves icebergs crevasses moraine slow movement blue ice formed during the last ice age part of conservation efforts observed in recent decades requires mountaineering skills hosts annual events ongoing by scientists important for hydrology studies on local flora and fauna has historical records dating back centuries important for environmental education varies across the glacier increases in summer months includes satellite imagery has unique geological formations on local hydrology seasonal access due to weather conditions attracts professional photographers promoted by local tourism boards includes field measurements efforts ongoing to protect hazards include crevasses important for understanding glaciology. |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
important for local history
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Glarus Glacier
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| gptkbp:iceClass |
shared with international research community
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| gptkbp:length |
approximately 12 kilometers
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| gptkbp:localEconomy |
contributes to tourism
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| gptkbp:localLegends |
associated with folklore
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| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Switzerland
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| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:Glarus_Alps
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| gptkbp:photography |
popular among photographers
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| gptkbp:research_focus |
by_Swiss_Federal_Institute_of_Technology
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| gptkbp:researchInterest |
climate change studies
conducted on ice cores |
| gptkbp:seasonalActivities |
varies with seasons
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| gptkbp:surroundedBy |
mountains
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| gptkbp:surroundingArea |
Glarus_region
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| gptkbp:touristAttraction |
yes
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| gptkbp:wildlife |
supports various species
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