Grey Glacier

GPTKB entity

Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf glacier
gptkbp:accessibility via hiking trails
gptkbp:area approximately 100 square kilometers
gptkbp:climate cold oceanic climate
gptkbp:colors appears blue due to light refraction
gptkbp:conservationEfforts protected area
gptkbp:culturalHeritage part of indigenous mythology
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol of natural beauty
gptkbp:environmental_impact melting due to global warming
gptkbp:environmentalImpact affects local weather patterns
important for local ecosystem
important for climate data collection
gptkbp:firstAscent not applicable
gptkbp:flowsInto gptkb:Grey_Lake
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures observed
icebergs
crevasses
seracs
retreating
moraines
formed during the last ice age
shapes the landscape
affects water supply in the region
contributes to sediment load in rivers
flowing at a rate of several meters per year
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important for understanding glacial history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Grey Glacier
gptkbp:iceClass varies across the glacier
gptkbp:length approximately 28 kilometers
gptkbp:localEconomy supports local businesses
gptkbp:localWildlife habitat for various species
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Torres_del_Paine_National_Park
gptkbp:majorRivers Rio_Grey
gptkbp:nearbyAttractions gptkb:Torres_del_Paine_Towers
gptkb:Lago_PehoƩ
Cuernos del Paine
Paine Massif
gptkbp:partOf Southern Patagonian Ice Field
gptkbp:photography popular subject for photographers
gptkbp:releaseYear early 20th century
gptkbp:researchInterest climate change studies
glaciology research
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Grey_Lake
mountains
various bird species
Nothofagus forests
gptkbp:tourism hiking
kayaking
wildlife watching
boat tours
photography tours
increases local economy
gptkbp:touristAttraction yes
gptkbp:type tidewater glacier
gptkbp:vision blue ice
gptkbp:width approximately 6 kilometers