Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:glacier
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| gptkbp:accessibility |
accessible by foot and cable car
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| gptkbp:area |
approximately 13.5 square kilometers
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| gptkbp:climate |
alpine climate
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| gptkbp:climate_impact |
affects local ecosystems
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
part of local heritage
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| gptkbp:elevation |
approximately 2,200 meters
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
important for hydrology
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| gptkbp:geological_features |
gptkb:blue
valley glacier available for visitors ongoing studies retreating formed during the last Ice Age important for water supply accelerated due to climate change crevasses and seracs popular among photographers on local communities has a rich geological history used for educational purposes implemented by Swiss authorities increases in summer months inspired various artists part of environmental initiatives important for visitors conducted using satellite imagery efforts underway to monitor and preserve facilitated by research stations focus on climate change effects on local climate patterns towards the Rhône Valley |
| gptkbp:glacier_accessibility |
improved with infrastructure
|
| gptkbp:glacier_data |
collected for scientific analysis
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| gptkbp:glacier_ice |
contains ancient ice layers
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Rhône Glacier
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| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
gptkb:Rhône_River
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| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
early 19th century
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| gptkbp:length |
22 kilometers
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| gptkbp:local_economy |
supports tourism and research
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| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Switzerland
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| gptkbp:melting_point |
approximately 30 meters per year
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Alps
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| gptkbp:research |
important for climate studies
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| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
Valais region
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| gptkbp:surrounding_peaks |
gptkb:Dufourspitze
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| gptkbp:terminus |
gptkb:Rhône_River
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| gptkbp:tourism |
hiking and photography
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| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
yes
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| gptkbp:wildlife |
various alpine species
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Rhone
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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