Statements (64)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:glacier
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| gptkbp:accessibility |
accessible by boat tours
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| gptkbp:adjacent_glacier |
gptkb:Grand_Pacific_Glacier
|
| gptkbp:calving |
frequent
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| gptkbp:characteristics |
blue ice
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| gptkbp:climate |
maritime climate
collected from nearby stations |
| gptkbp:climate_impact |
affects local weather patterns
affects glacial dynamics |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
inspired local art and stories
|
| gptkbp:diameter |
up to 300 meters
|
| gptkbp:discharge |
approximately 1,000 cubic meters per second
|
| gptkbp:ecosystem |
rich in biodiversity
|
| gptkbp:elevation |
1,000 meters
|
| gptkbp:environment |
habitat for wildlife
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| gptkbp:geological_features |
observed
ice caves subglacial lakes crevasses seracs ice cliffs moraines terminal moraine measured in meters per year ice tongues influenced by climate change icebergs and brash ice |
| gptkbp:glacial_flow |
influenced by gravity
|
| gptkbp:glacial_history |
part of the Little Ice Age
|
| gptkbp:glacial_ice |
source of freshwater
contains ancient air bubbles |
| gptkbp:glacial_melt_rate |
accelerating
|
| gptkbp:glacial_monitoring |
utilizes satellite imagery
|
| gptkbp:glacial_retreat_rate |
varies annually
|
| gptkbp:glacial_sediment |
contributes to marine ecosystems
|
| gptkbp:glacier_front |
approximately 1.6 kilometers wide
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
important for indigenous cultures
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Margerie Glacier
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| gptkbp:ice_flow |
dynamic
|
| gptkbp:icebergs |
calve into the bay
|
| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
1879
|
| gptkbp:is_monitored_by |
important for conservation efforts
|
| gptkbp:landscape |
steep and rugged
dramatic fjords |
| gptkbp:length |
21 kilometers
|
| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Glacier_Bay_National_Park
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| gptkbp:named_after |
gptkb:Dr._John_Muir
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Fairweather_Range
gptkb:Glacier_Bay_National_Park_and_Preserve |
| gptkbp:photography |
popular subject for photographers
|
| gptkbp:research |
ongoing research projects
|
| gptkbp:research_importance |
climate studies
|
| gptkbp:research_interest |
glaciology and geology
|
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Glacier_Bay
protected by national park status |
| gptkbp:surrounding_body_of_water |
rich in marine life
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| gptkbp:tourism |
kayaking and hiking
|
| gptkbp:tourism_impact |
environmental concerns
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| gptkbp:type |
tidewater glacier
|
| gptkbp:visitors |
popular tourist destination
|
| gptkbp:width |
1.6 kilometers
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Glacier_Bay_Biosphere_Reserve
gptkb:The_National_Park_of_Glacier_Bay |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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