Nordenskiöld Glacier

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:glacier
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Svalbard_Glaciers
gptkb:Erik_Nordenskiöld
gptkb:Rolf_Nordenskiöld
gptkb:Sven_Nordenskiöld
gptkb:Tomas_Nordenskiöld
gptkbp:accessibility remote location
via boat or hiking
gptkbp:area approximately 1,000 square kilometers
approximately 150 square kilometers
gptkbp:climate polar climate
gptkbp:diameter up to 600 meters
gptkbp:electrification gptkb:Weddell_Sea
gptkbp:environmental_impact sea level rise
affects local ecosystems
sensitive to temperature changes
indicator of global warming
gptkbp:explores historical expeditions conducted here
gptkbp:first_described_by explorers in the 19th century
gptkbp:flows_into gptkb:Isfjorden
gptkbp:geographical_feature valley glacier
affects sea level rise
icebergs
crevasses
moraine
retreating
tidewater glacier
formed during the last Ice Age
crevasses and seracs
popular among photographers
offers guided tours
site for educational programs
accelerated in recent decades
important for understanding glacial dynamics
involves international collaboration
supports unique flora and fauna
studied by various universities
calving events
using satellite imagery
requires caution for visitors
efforts to monitor and protect
attracts photographers and artists
important for cartography
part of conservation efforts in Svalbard
gptkbp:gpuarchitecture important for glaciology research
gptkbp:historical_significance exploration history
named after Swedish explorer Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nordenskiöld Glacier
gptkbp:is_observed_in gptkb:physicist
gptkbp:is_surrounded_by ice shelves
gptkbp:landforms gptkb:mountain
gptkbp:length approximately 30 kilometers
approximately 100 kilometers
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Antarctica
gptkbp:map Swedish Antarctic Expedition
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Adolf_Erik_Nordenskiöld
gptkbp:number_of_cores used for paleoclimate research
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Svalbard_archipelago
gptkb:Graham_Land
gptkbp:publishes numerous scientific papers published
gptkbp:research monitored by researchers
gptkbp:research_focus climate change studies
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Svalbard_Global_Seed_Vault
characterized by fjords
gptkbp:terminus gptkb:beach
gptkbp:tourist_attraction popular tourist destination
gptkbp:tradition part of Svalbard's natural heritage
gptkbp:type tidewater glacier
gptkbp:water_resistance varies seasonally
gptkbp:width approximately 5 kilometers
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:seal
various bird species
polar bears
arctic foxes