Statements (62)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:glacier
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| gptkbp:access_points |
multiple access points for visitors
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| gptkbp:accessibility |
accessible by car
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| gptkbp:activities |
hiking
glacier tours ice climbing snowmobiling |
| gptkbp:area |
27 square miles
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| gptkbp:climate |
subarctic climate
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| gptkbp:climate_impact |
sensitive to temperature changes
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| gptkbp:conservation |
promotes awareness of glacial ecosystems
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| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
part of Alaskan heritage
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
important to local indigenous tribes
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| gptkbp:diameter |
up to 1,000 feet
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| gptkbp:discovery |
discovered by early explorers
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| gptkbp:educational_programs |
offers educational tours
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| gptkbp:elevation |
4,000 feet
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| gptkbp:environment |
gptkb:tundra
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| gptkbp:environmental_concerns |
impacts of tourism on the glacier
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| gptkbp:flows_into |
valley glacier
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| gptkbp:formed |
formed during the Little Ice Age
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| gptkbp:geological_features |
ice caves
icebergs crevasses moraine seracs temperate glacier important for understanding glacial dynamics meltwater streams moves at a rate of several feet per year retreating since the 1950s |
| gptkbp:glacial_history |
has a rich geological history
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| gptkbp:glacial_ice |
contains ancient ice
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| gptkbp:glacial_meltwater |
feeds local rivers
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| gptkbp:glacial_monitoring |
monitored for climate change effects
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| gptkbp:glacial_studies |
important for climate research
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| gptkbp:has_natural_feature |
recognized for its stunning beauty
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| gptkbp:has_visitor_center |
has visitor centers and amenities
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Matanuska Glacier
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| gptkbp:landscape |
gptkb:Chugach_Mountains
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| gptkbp:length |
26 miles
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| gptkbp:local_economy |
supports local tourism industry
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| gptkbp:local_legends |
associated with local folklore
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Alaska
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| gptkbp:melting_point |
affected by climate change
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| gptkbp:nearby_attractions |
nearby state parks
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| gptkbp:origin |
named after the Matanuska River
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| gptkbp:photography |
popular photography location
ideal for landscape photography |
| gptkbp:research |
site for glaciology studies
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| gptkbp:research_interest |
attracts scientists from around the world
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| gptkbp:safety |
requires safety precautions for visitors
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| gptkbp:safety_measures |
requires guides for certain activities
|
| gptkbp:scenic_views |
offers stunning views of the glacier
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| gptkbp:seasonal_activities |
changes appearance with seasons
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| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Matanuska-Susitna_Borough
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| gptkbp:tourism_impact |
economic benefit to local communities
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| gptkbp:visitors |
popular tourist destination
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| gptkbp:wildlife |
home to various species
supports diverse wildlife habitats |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Anchorage
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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