Grosser Aletsch Glacier

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:glacier
gptkbp:accessibility via cable car
gptkbp:area 81.7 square kilometers
gptkbp:associated_with climate change
gptkbp:climate alpine
gptkbp:climate_adaptation being developed.
gptkbp:climate_impact local ecosystems
visible
gptkbp:conducts_surveys_on gptkb:Swiss_Federal_Institute_of_Technology
gptkbp:conservation_efforts in place
gptkbp:cultural_significance important to local heritage
gptkbp:diameter varies significantly
gptkbp:educational_programs available for schools
gptkbp:elevation approximately 4,000 meters
gptkbp:environmental_impact habitat for wildlife
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Alfred_W._Wegener
gptkbp:flows_into gptkb:Aletsch_River
gptkbp:geological_features ongoing
valley glacier
surrounding landscape
significant economic impact
measured annually
gptkbp:glacier_dynamics studied extensively
gptkbp:glacier_observation_points available
gptkbp:has_tradition yes
gptkbp:historical_records dating back to the 19th century
gptkbp:historical_significance important for research
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Grosser Aletsch Glacier
gptkbp:is_essential_for glaciology
gptkbp:is_fed_by gptkb:Aletschhorn
gptkbp:is_monitored_by critical for understanding climate change
gptkbp:is_surrounded_by gptkb:Jungfrau_region
gptkbp:length 23 kilometers
gptkbp:local_legends associated with the glacier
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Switzerland
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Aletsch_Glacier_system
gptkbp:photography popular among tourists
gptkbp:popular_activities hiking
skiing
gptkbp:publications numerous studies published
gptkbp:research conducted regularly
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Aletsch_Arena
gptkbp:surrounding_cities gptkb:Mürren
gptkb:Grächen
gptkb:Riederalp
Fiesch
gptkbp:surrounding_peaks gptkb:Eiger
gptkb:Aletschhorn
gptkb:Fiescherhorn
gptkb:Mönch
gptkbp:terminus gptkb:Aletsch_Forest
gptkbp:tourism_impact increases in summer months
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site gptkb:Swiss_Alps
gptkbp:visitors_per_year over 100,000
gptkbp:water_source for local rivers
gptkbp:wildlife supports diverse species
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lauterbrunnen–_Interlaken_railway
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7