Popocatépetl volcano

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:volcano
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Puebla,_Mexico
gptkb:Puebla
gptkbp:accessibility accessible year-round
gptkbp:area gptkb:Popocatépetl_National_Park
gptkbp:atmosphere can affect air travel
gptkbp:climate temperate
gptkbp:climb_rate several established routes
gptkbp:country approximately 800 meters
gptkbp:cultural_events site of local festivals
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired local legends
gptkbp:elevation 5,426 meters
gptkbp:emergency_services can trigger landslides
alerts issued during eruptions
established for nearby communities
local authorities have plans in place
gptkbp:environmental_impact can influence local weather patterns
ash can affect agriculture
gptkbp:geographical_feature Quaternary
part of the Sierra Nevada mountain range
gptkbp:geological_formation gptkb:organization
andesite
focus of many geological studies
has geothermal features
gptkbp:historical_event extensive historical records of eruptions
gptkbp:historical_significance sacred to the Aztecs
important in Mexican history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Popocatépetl volcano
gptkbp:is_monitored_by gptkb:CENAPRED
monitored for volcanic activity
uses satellite and ground-based monitoring
gptkbp:is_prominent_in 1,200 meters
gptkbp:land_use surrounding areas used for agriculture
gptkbp:last_appearance gptkb:1994
gptkb:2023
gptkb:Trans-Mexican_Volcanic_Belt
gptkb:rocket
lahars
pyroclastic flows
ashfall
frequent eruptions
around 23,000 years ago
frequent seismic activity
no caldera present
VEI 3-5
documented since the 14th century
gptkbp:local_economy supports local tourism
gptkbp:local_legends associated with various local myths
gptkbp:location gptkb:Mexico
gptkbp:nearest_city gptkb:Puebla
gptkbp:research site of ongoing geological studies
gptkbp:slope_rating steep slopes
gptkbp:species pine and fir forests
gptkbp:status active
gptkbp:symbolism symbol of strength in local culture
gptkbp:tour offers educational tours for visitors
gptkbp:tourist_attraction popular hiking destination
gptkbp:type stratovolcano
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site not designated
gptkbp:wildlife habitat for various species
gptkbp:zone surrounding area is a hazard zone