Properties (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
glacier
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| gptkbp:accessibility |
accessible by hiking
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| gptkbp:area |
approximately 12 square kilometers
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| gptkbp:climate |
alpine climate
serves as an indicator of climate change important for climate models exhibits seasonal changes |
| gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
monitored by environmental groups
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| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
influences local traditions
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| gptkbp:education |
used for educational purposes
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| gptkbp:elevation |
approximately 2,500 meters
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| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
affects local ecosystems
affected by global warming sensitive to temperature changes |
| gptkbp:firstDescribedBy |
19th century
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| gptkbp:geologicalFeatures |
icefall
valley glacier crevasses moraine ongoing studies seracs formed during the last Ice Age observed in recent decades studied for movement patterns focus of many studies contains unique geological samples towards_the_Karachay_River |
| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
visited by explorers
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| gptkbp:historicalResearch |
glaciology
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
site of scientific expeditions
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Karachay Glacier
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| gptkbp:iceClass |
high
varies across the glacier |
| gptkbp:impact |
boosts local economy
critical for local communities |
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 7 kilometers
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| gptkbp:localLegends |
associated with folklore
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| gptkbp:localWildlife |
supports diverse species
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| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Caucasus_Mountains
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| gptkbp:majorRivers |
gptkb:Karachay_River
gptkb:Teberda_River |
| gptkbp:photography |
popular subject for photographers
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| gptkbp:researchInterest |
climate change studies
involves international researchers |
| gptkbp:significance |
important for local hydrology
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| gptkbp:surroundingArea |
gptkb:Mount_Elbrus
gptkb:Karachay-Cherkess_Republic eagles alpine meadows mountain goats snow leopards |
| gptkbp:tourism |
popular among tourists
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