Milam Glacier

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf glacier
gptkbp:climate alpine climate
gptkbp:culturalHeritage associated with local folklore
gptkbp:elevation approximately 3,600 meters
gptkbp:environmentalImpact important for local ecology
affects local water supply
gptkbp:firstAwarded early 20th century
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures varies
icefall
observed
valley glacier
efforts ongoing
crevasses
growing interest
moraine
ongoing studies
seracs
popular among photographers
conducted by various institutions
seasonal access only
important for environmental education
supports unique ecosystems
increased in recent decades
local guides available
satellite imagery used
during the last Ice Age
harsh conditions year-round
requires precautions for visitors
studied for water resources
GIS_technology_used
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important for local communities
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Milam Glacier
gptkbp:iceClass southward
important for geological studies
requires trekking from nearest road
gptkbp:is_a_source_of gptkb:Milam_River
gptkbp:is_accessible_by Munsiyari
gptkbp:length approximately 27 kilometers
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:India
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Nanda_Devi_National_Park
gptkbp:researchInterest climate change studies
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Nanda_Devi
gptkb:Pithoragarh_district
various bird species
alpine meadows
Himalayan tahr
snow leopard
blue sheep
gptkbp:terminus tidewater
gptkbp:touristAttraction trekking destination