Lys Glacier

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:glacier
gptkbp:accessibility accessible from Zermatt
gptkbp:area approximately 12 square kilometers
gptkbp:climate alpine climate
gptkbp:elevation approximately 3,600 meters above sea level
gptkbp:environmental_concerns climate change impact
gptkbp:first_ascent notable climbing route
gptkbp:flows_into gptkb:Lys_River
gptkbp:geological_features gptkb:Ice
gptkb:Gorner_Glacier
valley glacier
educational programs available
inspiration for artists
guided tours available
crevasses
seracs
popular photography location
important to local culture
observed in recent decades
requires mountaineering skills
Findel Glacier
feeds local rivers
monitored by Swiss authorities
supports unique flora and fauna
mapped using satellite imagery
subject of scientific studies
avalanche risk present
efforts to monitor and protect
Schwarzsee Glacier
historical significance in alpinism
negative mass balance
gptkbp:geological_formation gptkb:granite
schist
gptkbp:glacier_access_permit permits may be required
gptkbp:glacier_access_road road access available
gptkbp:glacier_camps mountaineering camps nearby
gptkbp:glacier_climbing popular climbing routes exist
gptkbp:glacier_elevation_change significant elevation change
gptkbp:glacier_events hosts climbing competitions
gptkbp:glacier_legends local folklore associated
gptkbp:glacier_photography_tips best times for photography
gptkbp:glacier_rescue rescue services available
gptkbp:glacier_season best visited in summer
gptkbp:glacier_skiing skiing opportunities available
gptkbp:glacier_visibility best visibility in clear weather
gptkbp:glacier_weather subject to rapid weather changes
gptkbp:glacier_wildlife wildlife sightings possible
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lys Glacier
gptkbp:length approximately 7 kilometers
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Switzerland
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Pennine_Alps
gptkbp:surrounding_peaks gptkb:Dufourspitze
gptkb:Nordend
Lyskam
gptkbp:tourism popular hiking destination
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Monte_Rosa
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5