Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
glacier
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| gptkbp:accessibility |
via road and hiking trails
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| gptkbp:area |
130 square kilometers
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| gptkbp:climate |
alpine
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| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
in local folklore
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| gptkbp:elevation |
2,500 meters
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| gptkbp:environmentalConcerns |
climate change
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| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
regional water supply
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| gptkbp:firstAwarded |
early 19th century
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| gptkbp:geologicalFeatures |
yes
available seasonal ongoing popular valley glacier significant conducted regularly efforts ongoing crevasses inspired many artists studied by scientists implemented popular among photographers critical for biodiversity rich and varied collaborate on studies important for visitors during the last Ice Age important for awareness focus of research. towards_the_Rhône_River |
| gptkbp:historicalRecords |
available since the 1800s
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| gptkbp:historicalResearch |
important for climate studies
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
important for hydrology
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Rhone Glacier
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| gptkbp:iceClass |
local economy
local ecosystems up to 300 meters blue ice approximately 1.5 meters per year approximately 1.5 cubic kilometers |
| gptkbp:length |
23 kilometers
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| gptkbp:localWildlife |
varied
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| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Switzerland
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| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:Alps
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| gptkbp:source |
gptkb:Rhône_River
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| gptkbp:surroundingArea |
gptkb:Dufourspitze
Valais_region alpine_flora |
| gptkbp:terminus |
gptkb:Lake_Geneva
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| gptkbp:touristAttraction |
yes
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