Properties (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
glacier
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| gptkbp:accessibility |
via road and hiking trails
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| gptkbp:area |
approximately 13.5 square kilometers
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| gptkbp:climate |
alpine
important for local communities affects glacier dynamics critical for understanding global warming |
| gptkbp:contributedTo |
hydropower generation
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| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
part of local heritage
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| gptkbp:educationalPrograms |
available for visitors
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| gptkbp:elevation |
approximately 2,200 meters
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
important for monitoring
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| gptkbp:environmentalConcerns |
climate change
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| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
affects local ecosystems
regional water supply promoted in the area |
| gptkbp:firstAwarded |
early 19th century
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| gptkbp:geologicalFeatures |
present
yes ongoing dynamic valley glacier growing industry accelerating shapes the landscape moraine and crevasses measured regularly unique formations present implemented by government agencies |
| gptkbp:historicalRecords |
available since the 1800s
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| gptkbp:historicalResearch |
conducted regularly
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
important for climate studies
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Rhône Glacier
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| gptkbp:iceClass |
present
approximately 30 meters per year varies significantly visible conducted for research increased flooding risk approximately 1.5 cubic kilometers |
| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
gptkb:Rhône_River
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| gptkbp:length |
23 kilometers
|
| gptkbp:localArt |
inspired various artists
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| gptkbp:localEconomy |
influenced by tourism
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| gptkbp:localFestival |
celebrate glacial heritage
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| gptkbp:localLegends |
associated with folklore
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| gptkbp:localWildlife |
habitat for various species
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| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Switzerland
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| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:Alps
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| gptkbp:photography |
yes
popular among photographers |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
gptkb:Swiss_Federal_Institute_of_Technology
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| gptkbp:researchInterest |
numerous studies published
|
| gptkbp:supportRole |
offered to schools
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| gptkbp:surroundedBy |
mountains
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| gptkbp:surroundingArea |
protected area
developed for tourism. |
| gptkbp:touristAttraction |
yes
|
| gptkbp:visitorsPerYear |
thousands
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| gptkbp:waterQuality |
monitored for purity
|