Huascarán Glacier

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:glacier
gptkbp:accessibility requires special permits for climbing
gptkbp:area approximately 60 square kilometers
gptkbp:average_temperature below freezing year-round
gptkbp:biodiversity supports unique biodiversity
gptkbp:climate tropical highland climate
gptkbp:climate_adaptation important for climate adaptation strategies
gptkbp:climate_impact affects local weather patterns
significantly affected by global warming
gptkbp:conservation important for raising awareness
gptkbp:conservation_efforts efforts are ongoing to protect it
gptkbp:cultural_heritage part of local cultural heritage
gptkbp:cultural_significance important to local culture and traditions
gptkbp:diameter varies significantly
gptkbp:educational_programs used for educational purposes
gptkbp:elevation around 6,768 meters
gptkbp:emergency_services vulnerable to natural disasters like avalanches
gptkbp:environmental_concerns mining activities nearby
gptkbp:expedition site of many climbing expeditions
gptkbp:fauna home to diverse species
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:1970
gptkbp:geological_features valley glacier
retreating
monitored by scientists
contains crevasses and seracs
observed over the last few decades
causes glacial lakes to form
causes significant erosion in the area
gptkbp:geological_formation formed during the last ice age
gptkbp:historical_significance has been studied for centuries
key geographical feature in the Andes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Huascarán Glacier
gptkbp:is_monitored_by part of environmental monitoring programs
gptkbp:landscape characterized by rugged terrain
attracts landscape photographers
gptkbp:length approximately 14 kilometers
gptkbp:local_economy supports tourism-related businesses
gptkbp:local_legends associated with local myths
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Peru
gptkbp:melting_point accelerated due to climate change
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Huascarán_National_Park
gptkbp:photography popular subject for photographers
gptkbp:research subject of numerous studies
focus of glaciology research
gptkbp:research_importance climate research
gptkbp:seasonal_activities sensitive to climate variability
gptkbp:significance important water source
gptkbp:surrounding_peaks gptkb:Huascarán_mountain
gptkbp:tourism popular destination for climbers
gptkbp:tradition important to local indigenous communities
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site part of the site since 1985
gptkbp:water_quality important for local ecosystems
gptkbp:water_requirement acts as a natural water reservoir
gptkbp:wildlife supports various wildlife species
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Huascarán_Mountain
gptkb:Huascarán
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6