Icy Bay Glacier

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:glacier
gptkbp:accessibility accessible by boat or air
gptkbp:adjacent_glaciers gptkb:Hubbard_Glacier
gptkb:Yakutat_Glacier
gptkbp:climate subarctic climate
gptkbp:climate_adaptation important for local communities
gptkbp:climate_impact influences local weather patterns
gptkbp:collaborations involves international research teams
gptkbp:conservation used for educational purposes.
gptkbp:cultural_significance important to indigenous peoples
gptkbp:diameter up to 2000 feet
gptkbp:discharge significant freshwater into Icy Bay
gptkbp:emergency_services provides climate data
gptkbp:environmental_impact affects local ecosystems
gptkbp:environmental_initiatives serves as an indicator of climate change
gptkbp:formation_date during the Little Ice Age
gptkbp:geological_features surrounding mountains
icebergs
alpine glacier
crevasses
seracs
moraines
shapes the landscape
important for understanding glacial dynamics
monitored for changes
flows towards the sea
documented over the years
important for understanding water resources
can create glacial lakes
gptkbp:glacial_calving occurs at the terminus
gptkbp:glacial_monitoring part of ongoing glacial monitoring programs
gptkbp:glacial_sediment transports sediment to the bay
gptkbp:historical_event retreated significantly in the 20th century
gptkbp:historical_significance important for climate studies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Icy Bay Glacier
gptkbp:ice_color blue due to light refraction
gptkbp:ice_flow moves slowly towards the ocean
gptkbp:ice_mass_loss contributes to sea level rise
gptkbp:is_monitored_by part of larger monitoring efforts
gptkbp:is_observed_in scientists and researchers
gptkbp:landscape causes changes in the surrounding landscape
gptkbp:length approximately 30 miles
gptkbp:local_economy contributes to tourism economy
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Icy_Bay
gptkbp:melting_point accelerated due to climate change
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Gulf_of_Alaska
gptkbp:photography popular subject for photographers
gptkbp:research conducted on its dynamics
gptkbp:research_focus glaciology
gptkbp:research_institutes studied by various universities
gptkbp:retreat_rate varies annually
gptkbp:seasonal_activities varies with seasons
affected by regional climate variability
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Wrangell-St._Elias_National_Park
gptkbp:terminus tidewater glacier
gptkbp:tour offered to the public
gptkbp:tourism popular destination for visitors
gptkbp:width up to 5 miles
gptkbp:wildlife supports diverse species
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Icy_Bay
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7