Peuterey Glacier

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf glacier
gptkbp:accessibility via_Courmayeur
gptkbp:area approximately 15 square kilometers
gptkbp:climate alpine climate
local communities adapting to changes
gptkbp:climbRate ropes
available for hire
crampons
ice axes
summer and early autumn
Peuterey Integral
gptkbp:culturalHeritage influences local mountaineering culture
gptkbp:culturalImpact inspired art and literature
gptkbp:elevation approximately 3,000 meters
gptkbp:environmentalConcerns climate change
gptkbp:environmentalImpact affects local weather patterns
gptkbp:firstAscent 1865
gptkbp:flowsInto gptkb:Aosta_Valley
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures icefall
valley glacier
approximately 30 meters per year
remote sensing technology
guided tours available
crevasses
seracs
granite and gneiss
ongoing research
retreating
important for local water supply
blue ice
documented since the 19th century
educational programs for visitors
varies up to 200 meters
advancing and retreating
using satellite imagery
conservation efforts ongoing.
efforts to preserve glacial environments
gptkbp:historicalResearch important for climate studies
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important for mountaineering history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Peuterey Glacier
gptkbp:iceClass economic benefits to local communities
unique ecosystems present
gptkbp:length approximately 7 kilometers
gptkbp:localLegends associated with mountaineering tales
gptkbp:location gptkb:Mont_Blanc_massif
gptkbp:photography popular subject for landscape photography
gptkbp:researchInterest glaciology studies
gptkbp:safetyFeatures avalanches
crevasse falls
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Peuterey_Peak
gptkb:Italian_Alps
Mont Blanc
glacial lakes
alpine fauna
alpine vegetation
Dome du Goûter
gptkbp:tourism popular climbing destination