Khatang Glacier

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf glacier
gptkbp:accessibility requires trekking permits
gptkbp:area approximately 20 square kilometers
gptkbp:climate alpine
gptkbp:conservationEfforts protected area status
gptkbp:culturalHeritage community gatherings
traditional festivals
religious practices
local_crafts
gptkbp:culturalSignificance local Sherpa communities
gptkbp:elevation around 5,000 meters
gptkbp:environmental_impact increased melting rates
gptkbp:environmentalConcerns glacial retreat
gptkbp:environmentalImpact tourism activities
regional weather patterns
gptkbp:firstAscent unknown
gptkbp:firstSeason spring and autumn
gptkbp:flowsInto Khatang_River
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures gptkb:Himalayan_range
satellite imagery
icefall
remote sensing
valley glacier
varies significantly
field surveys
crevasses
moraine
retreating
ongoing research projects
gptkbp:historicalSignificance glacial history studies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Khatang Glacier
gptkbp:iceClass local water supply
gptkbp:length approximately 10 kilometers
gptkbp:localEconomy tourism-related activities
gptkbp:localLegends associated with local folklore
gptkbp:localWildlife gptkb:Himalayan_black_bear
various bird species
mountain goats
red panda
Himalayan tahr
gptkbp:location gptkb:Nepal
gptkbp:majorRivers gptkb:Tamor_River
Khatang_River
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Kanchanjunga_Conservation_Area
gptkbp:photography popular subject for photographers
gptkbp:researchInterest climate change studies
glaciology
gptkbp:scenicViews various climbing expeditions
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Kanchanjunga
snow leopards
alpine vegetation
multiple unnamed peaks
gptkbp:tourism popular trekking destination