Larsen Ice Shelf

GPTKB entity

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