Statements (57)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:glacier
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gptkbp:accessibility |
Trekking routes
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gptkbp:biodiversity |
affects local ecosystems
habitat for unique species |
gptkbp:climate |
alpine climate
focus of international research projects |
gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
sustainable tourism initiatives
protected area status |
gptkbp:cultural_significance |
sacred to local communities
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gptkbp:elevation |
approximately 4,600 meters
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gptkbp:emergency_services |
site for ice core samples
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gptkbp:environment |
Himalayan region
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gptkbp:environmental_concerns |
glacial lake outburst floods
pollution from tourism |
gptkbp:environmental_initiatives |
indicator of global warming
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gptkbp:expedition |
frequent destination for climbers
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gptkbp:first_ascent |
1953
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gptkbp:flows_into |
gptkb:Lhotse_Glacier
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gptkbp:geological_features |
gptkb:Gokyo_Lakes
crevasses moraine seracs |
gptkbp:geological_formation |
formed during the last Ice Age
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gptkbp:glacial_retreat_rate |
approximately 30 meters per year
accelerating since 2000 |
gptkbp:historical_significance |
site of early mountaineering history
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Khumbu Glacier
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gptkbp:hydrology |
feeds into Dudh Kosi River
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gptkbp:is_monitored_by |
important site for monitoring climate change
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gptkbp:length |
approximately 15 kilometers
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gptkbp:local_economy |
dependent on tourism
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gptkbp:local_legends |
associated with local myths
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gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Nepal
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gptkbp:notable_event |
climate retreat
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gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Sagarmatha_National_Park
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gptkbp:photography |
popular subject for photographers
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gptkbp:research |
glacial dynamics
meltwater contributions |
gptkbp:research_importance |
climate change studies
glaciology |
gptkbp:seasonal_activities |
experiences seasonal melting
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gptkbp:surrounding_cities |
gptkb:Namche_Bazaar
Lukla Phakding |
gptkbp:surrounding_peaks |
gptkb:Mount_Everest
gptkb:Lhotse gptkb:Nuptse |
gptkbp:tour |
offered by local guides
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gptkbp:tourism_impact |
infrastructure development
environmental concerns increased foot traffic waste management issues |
gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
gptkb:Everest_Base_Camp
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gptkbp:tradition |
Sherpa culture
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gptkbp:width |
approximately 1.5 kilometers
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:space_station
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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