Statements (60)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:cave
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gptkbp:accessibility |
guided tours available
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gptkbp:admission |
Lehman Cave Entrance
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gptkbp:average_temperature |
around 50° F (10° C)
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gptkbp:cave_impact |
environmental impact studies conducted
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gptkbp:cave_regulations |
rules for preservation
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gptkbp:cave_system |
part of a larger network
via hiking trails habitat for various species local community involvement wheelchair accessible areas educational experience historical tours available artificial lighting installed popular among visitors dissolution of limestone educational programs offered informational signs present safety measures in place visitor center available geological studies conducted accessible restrooms available special events held annually guided and self-guided options available solution cave explored since the 19th century natural formations resemble art eastern Nevada efforts to protect cave environment trained park rangers |
gptkbp:climate |
cool and humid
90% or higher |
gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:protected_area
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gptkbp:contains |
unique ecosystems
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gptkbp:discovered_by |
Abraham Lehman
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gptkbp:features |
stalactites
stalagmites cave formations |
gptkbp:geological_features |
over 500,000 years
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
part of the National Park System
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lehman Caves
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gptkbp:is_explored_in |
ongoing research
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gptkbp:length |
approximately 3.5 miles
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gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Great_Basin_National_Park
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gptkbp:managed_by |
gptkb:National_Park_Service
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gptkbp:notable_features |
helictites
soda straws cave bacon cave pool |
gptkbp:open_to_public |
gptkb:1930
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gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Great_Basin_Desert
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gptkbp:tour |
approximately 1 hour
seasonal |
gptkbp:type |
limestone cave
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gptkbp:visitors_per_year |
approximately 30,000
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gptkbp:wildlife |
bats
various insects cave crickets |
gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Great_Basin_National_Park
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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