Helheim Glacier

GPTKB entity

Properties (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf glacier
gptkbp:adjacentTo nearby_glaciers_include_the_Kangerdlugssuaq_Glacier
gptkbp:artifacts causes glacial erosion in surrounding areas
gptkbp:climate polar climate
important for understanding glacial dynamics
sensitive to climate variability
serves as an indicator of climate change
provides valuable climate data
provides historical climate data through ice cores
used in climate models for predictions
gptkbp:collaborations involves international scientific collaborations
gptkbp:colors significant calving events
gptkbp:community affects local communities' livelihoods
gptkbp:contribution contributes to sea level rise
gptkbp:cultural_significance holds_cultural_significance_for_local_Inuit_communities
gptkbp:documentedIn in the early 20th century
gptkbp:educational_programs part of educational programs on climate change
gptkbp:environmental_impact affects local ecosystems
affects freshwater systems in the region
affects local ocean currents
significant impact on global sea levels
gptkbp:environmentalProtection part of environmental monitoring programs
gptkbp:fishSpecies affects local fisheries due to freshwater influx
gptkbp:flowsInto influenced by bedrock topography
gptkbp:funding receives research funding from various organizations
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures features crevasses and seracs
exhibits unique geological features
influences local geology and landforms
studied for glacial melt patterns
gptkbp:historical_significance important for understanding glacial history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Helheim Glacier
gptkbp:iceClass up to 600 meters
high ice discharge rates
ice melt season typically occurs in summer months
produces glacial meltwater streams
produces large icebergs during calving
provides ice core samples for research
gptkbp:is_monitored_by monitored by various scientific organizations
gptkbp:length approximately 75 kilometers
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Greenland
gptkbp:maximum_speed up to 14 meters per day
gptkbp:notableWork important for studying climate change effects
gptkbp:photography popular subject for photography
gptkbp:research subject of numerous research studies
critical for climate research initiatives
gptkbp:retreats focus of glacial retreat studies.
increased retreat rate observed
retreating rapidly due to climate change
gptkbp:scientificName visited by scientific expeditions
gptkbp:seasonalActivities experiences seasonal melting and freezing
gptkbp:sensors utilizes advanced glacial monitoring technology
gptkbp:surrounding_area characterized by rugged terrain
part of the Sermersooq municipality
gptkbp:terminus Helheim Fjord
gptkbp:tourism attracts researchers and tourists
gptkbp:type tidewater glacier
gptkbp:visitedBy satellite imagery
gptkbp:width approximately 6 kilometers
gptkbp:wildlife habitat for various wildlife species