Properties (56)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
glacier
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gptkbp:accessibility |
via hiking trails
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gptkbp:area |
approximately 100 square kilometers
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gptkbp:climate |
cold oceanic climate
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gptkbp:colors |
appears blue due to light refraction
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gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
protected area
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gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
part of indigenous mythology
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gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
symbol of natural beauty
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gptkbp:environmental_impact |
melting due to global warming
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gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
affects local weather patterns
important for local ecosystem important for climate data collection |
gptkbp:firstAscent |
not applicable
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gptkbp:flowsInto |
gptkb:Grey_Lake
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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
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Grey Glacier
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gptkbp:iceClass |
varies across the glacier
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gptkbp:length |
approximately 28 kilometers
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gptkbp:localEconomy |
supports local businesses
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gptkbp:localWildlife |
habitat for various species
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gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Torres_del_Paine_National_Park
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gptkbp:majorRivers |
Rio_Grey
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gptkbp:nearbyAttractions |
gptkb:Torres_del_Paine_Towers
gptkb:Lago_PehoƩ Cuernos del Paine Paine Massif |
gptkbp:partOf |
Southern Patagonian Ice Field
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gptkbp:photography |
popular subject for photographers
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gptkbp:releaseYear |
early 20th century
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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
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gptkbp:type |
tidewater glacier
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gptkbp:vision |
blue ice
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gptkbp:width |
approximately 6 kilometers
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