Jakobshavn Glacier

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:glacier
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jakobshavn_Isfjord
gptkbp:carbonation significant calving events
gptkbp:climate important for climate adaptation strategies
used in climate models
studied for glacial dynamics
key site for climate research
monitored for glacial changes
gptkbp:collaborations collaborations among scientists worldwide
gptkbp:community affects local communities
gptkbp:cultural_significance has global significance for sea level rise
gptkbp:diameter up to 1,500 meters
gptkbp:electrification one of the largest contributors to sea level rise
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by global warming
influences climate policy discussions
subject of environmental impact studies
affects local climate and ecosystems
direct impact on sea level rise
impacts marine ecosystems
gptkbp:first_appearance early 19th century
gptkbp:flows_into dynamic glacial flow patterns
gptkbp:geographical_feature focus of glacial research initiatives
causes glacial erosion in the region
features icebergs and ice tongues
increased glacial melt observed
notable for glacial retreat rates
gptkbp:geological_formation formed during the last Ice Age
gptkbp:historical_event historical data available for study
gptkbp:historical_significance important for Inuit culture
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Jakobshavn Glacier
gptkbp:is_monitored_by subject of environmental monitoring programs
gptkbp:length approximately 70 kilometers
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Greenland
gptkbp:losses significant ice loss observed
gptkbp:melting_point important for understanding ice sheet dynamics
experiences ice mass loss
ice core samples taken for research
ice flow patterns studied
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Jakobshavn_Isfjord
gptkbp:public_awareness raises public awareness about climate change
gptkbp:publishes numerous scientific publications exist about it
gptkbp:research subject of numerous scientific studies
gptkbp:research_areas studied by various research institutions
gptkbp:research_focus important for climate change studies
gptkbp:reservoir part of an ice stream
gptkbp:seasonal_activities sensitive to climate variability
gptkbp:sensor utilized in remote sensing studies
gptkbp:sparked experiences surge events
gptkbp:speed up to 17 meters per day
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Greenland_Ice_Sheet
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives serves as an indicator of climate change
gptkbp:terminus gptkb:Disko_Bay
gptkbp:tourist_attraction attracts tourists and researchers
gptkbp:track monitored by satellite imagery
gptkbp:tradition retreating rapidly due to climate change
gptkbp:width approximately 3 kilometers
gptkbp:wildlife habitat for local wildlife