Kluane Glacier

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:glacier
gptkbp:accessibility accessible via hiking trails
gptkbp:area approximately 1,500 square kilometers
gptkbp:climate important for climate adaptation strategies
varies across the glacier
studied for understanding glacier dynamics
part of international monitoring programs
contains ancient ice layers
part of ongoing environmental monitoring programs
gptkbp:conservation_efforts part of conservation initiatives
gptkbp:education used for educational purposes in geology
gptkbp:environmental_impact important for local ecosystems
sensitive to climate change
gptkbp:first_described_by geologists in the 20th century
gptkbp:flows_into gptkb:Kluane_Lake
gptkbp:geographical_feature valley glacier
retreating
exhibits slow movement
influences local hydrology
includes moraines and outwash plains
contains crevasses and seracs
contributes to local hydrology
can lead to lake formation
accelerating in recent decades
focus of various scientific expeditions
shapes the valley landscape
gptkbp:highest_point gptkb:Mount_Logan
gptkbp:historical_significance part of indigenous land
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kluane Glacier
gptkbp:impact impacts local flora and fauna
gptkbp:is_fed_by surrounding snowfields
gptkbp:landforms features unique glacial landforms
gptkbp:landscape characterized by rugged terrain
gptkbp:length approximately 30 kilometers
gptkbp:local_economy contributes to local tourism economy
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Kluane_National_Park
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Saint_Elias_Mountains
gptkbp:photography popular photography destination
gptkbp:receives_funding_from receives funding for research projects
gptkbp:research monitored for climate research
gptkbp:research_areas collaborated with various research institutions
gptkbp:research_focus site for glaciological studies
gptkbp:river produces sediment for downstream ecosystems
gptkbp:seasonal_activities affected by regional climate patterns
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Yukon_Territory
gptkbp:tourist_attraction attracts tourists to the region
part of the tourism industry in Yukon
gptkbp:tradition significant to local indigenous cultures
gptkbp:visitors popular among hikers and climbers
gptkbp:wildlife habitat for various species
gptkbp:zone subarctic climate
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mount_St._Elias
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5