Grimsel Glacier

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf glacier
gptkbp:accessibility via_Grimsel_Pass_road
gptkbp:area approximately 10 square kilometers
gptkbp:climate alpine
dynamic
being developed
collected from nearby stations
affects_glacier_health
gptkbp:culturalHeritage influenced by geography
gptkbp:educationalPrograms offered to visitors
gptkbp:elevation approximately 2,500 meters
gptkbp:environmentalImpact habitat loss
local ecosystems
efforts ongoing
gptkbp:firstAwarded 19th century
gptkbp:funding sourced from various organizations
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures gptkb:Grimsel_Lake
ongoing
increasing
valley glacier
growing interest
moraine
important for geology
implemented
studied extensively
shapes landscape
important for climate science
gptkbp:historicalResearch climate change effects
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important for hydrology studies
mapped over time
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Grimsel Glacier
gptkbp:iceClass up to 100 meters
due to climate change
collaborate on studies
contains ancient air bubbles
gptkbp:impact significant
gptkbp:isRated precipitation
gptkbp:length approximately 7 kilometers
gptkbp:localEconomy benefits from visitors.
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Switzerland
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Bernese_Alps
gptkbp:photography popular among photographers
gptkbp:research_focus gptkb:Swiss_Federal_Institute_of_Technology
gptkbp:researchFocus glaciology
gptkbp:surroundedBy mountains
gptkbp:surroundingArea varied species
popular for hiking
gptkbp:terminus retreating
gptkbp:touristAttraction yes
gptkbp:waterSource hydroelectric power plants