Statements (56)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
ice shelf
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gptkbp:area |
approximately 50,000 square kilometers
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gptkbp:climate |
increasing
accelerating important climate indicators key site for climate research monitored for climate variability |
gptkbp:collaborations |
international research collaboration
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gptkbp:collection |
extensive data collection efforts
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gptkbp:ecosystem |
marine ecosystem
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gptkbp:environmental_impact |
visible effects of climate change
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gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
global sea level rise
used to predict future changes ongoing environmental monitoring efforts affects global environment |
gptkbp:established |
gptkb:British_Antarctic_Survey
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gptkbp:firstAwarded |
Larsen_A_in_1995
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gptkbp:futurePlans |
potential for further collapse
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gptkbp:genus |
subglacial geology studied
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gptkbp:geologicalFeatures |
subglacial lakes
significant glacial retreat observed |
gptkbp:hasCollaboratedWith |
Larsen B in 2002
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gptkbp:historicalEvent |
notable for rapid disintegration
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gptkbp:historicalResearch |
future research opportunities exist
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
important for glaciology
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Larsen Ice Shelf
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gptkbp:iceClass |
frequent
monitored for changes produces large icebergs studied for collapse mechanisms studied for dynamics varies across the shelf |
gptkbp:impact |
affects local species
affects local ocean currents affects sea life in the region influences climate models |
gptkbp:internationalClassification |
has global significance for climate change.
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gptkbp:is_monitored_by |
ongoing
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gptkbp:isPromotedThrough |
utilizes remote sensing technology
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gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Antarctica
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gptkbp:mediaCoverage |
significant media coverage
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gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:Weddell_Sea
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gptkbp:publicAccess |
increased public awareness
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gptkbp:research |
funded by various organizations
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gptkbp:researchInterest |
climate change studies
collaborations with universities numerous research publications multiple international teams numerous published papers |
gptkbp:resolution |
up to 600 meters
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gptkbp:scientificName |
important to the scientific community
critical for understanding ice dynamics frequent expeditions conducted |
gptkbp:status |
retreating
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gptkbp:surroundingArea |
gptkb:Larsen_C_Ice_Shelf
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gptkbp:visitedBy |
satellite imagery
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