Grinnell Glacier

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf glacier
gptkbp:accessibility via hiking trails
gptkbp:area approximately 300 acres
gptkbp:climate alpine climate
gptkbp:conservationEfforts conservation efforts ongoing
vulnerable due to climate change
gptkbp:culturalSignificance cultural_significance_to_Native_Americans
gptkbp:education important for educational purposes
gptkbp:educationalPrograms educational programs available
gptkbp:elevation 6,600 feet
gptkbp:environmental_impact indicator of climate change
gptkbp:environmentalImpact affected by global warming
site for environmental education programs
climate monitoring site
environmental impact assessments conducted
gptkbp:firstAwarded 1850s
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures glacial lake
icefall
valley glacier
subglacial lakes
crevasses
moraine
seracs
ice cap
glacial till
glacial striations
meltwater streams
outwash plain
significant retreat observed
gptkbp:historicalEvent part of historical expeditions
gptkbp:historicalResearch important for glaciology research
gptkbp:historicalSignificance part of early conservation efforts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Grinnell Glacier
gptkbp:iceClass approximately 30 feet per year
gptkbp:length 1.2 miles
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Glacier_National_Park
gptkbp:namedAfter George Grinnell
gptkbp:naturalResources recognized for natural beauty
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Lewis_Range
gptkbp:photography popular photography location
gptkbp:researchInterest climate change studies
ongoing scientific studies
gptkbp:seasonalActivities visible seasonal changes
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Many_Glacier_Valley
gptkb:St._Mary_Lake
gptkb:Mount_Gould
gptkb:Mount_Wilbur
gptkb:Many_Glacier_Hotel
gptkb:Iceberg_Lake
gptkb:Glacier_Park_Lodge
gptkb:Grinnell_Glacier_Overlook
gptkb:Mount_Grinnell
gptkb:Ptarmigan_Tunnel
Grinnell Lake
Swiftcurrent Lake
Two Medicine Lake
gptkbp:tourism hiking and photography
impact on local economy
gptkbp:visitors popular tourist destination
gptkbp:wildlife habitat for various species