Richthofen Range

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mountain range
gptkbp:accessibility remote location
gptkbp:climate extreme cold
polar climate
polar desert
important for climate research
subject to climate variability
gptkbp:climbRate limited climbing routes
gptkbp:coordinates 78°30′S 85°30′W
gptkbp:culturalSignificance named after a historical figure
gptkbp:elevation approximately 3,000 meters
2,500 to 3,000 meters
gptkbp:environmentalConcerns climate change effects
gptkbp:environmentalImpact affected by global warming
ongoing environmental studies
monitored for climate data
gptkbp:established gptkb:US_Antarctic_Program
gptkbp:explores harsh weather conditions
explored in the 1960s
gptkbp:fauna few animal species
gptkbp:firstAscent not recorded
gptkbp:firstHeld 1950s
gptkbp:flora limited vegetation
gptkbp:geographicalFeature mountains
conducted regularly
78.5°S 85.5°W
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures unique geological features
primarily granite
contains several glaciers
gptkbp:guidedTours available_from_USGS
gptkbp:historicalSignificance named after a famous pilot
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Richthofen Range
gptkbp:iceClass heavily glaciated
gptkbp:landforms distinct landforms
gptkbp:landscape rugged terrain
gptkbp:localHistory mapped by aerial surveys
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Antarctica
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Manfred_von_Richthofen
gptkbp:navigationEquipment difficult navigation
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Sentinel_Range
gptkbp:region gptkb:Antarctic_region
gptkbp:research funded by international grants
gptkbp:researchInterest geological studies
glaciology studies
scientific research area
involved in research
collaborations between countries
gptkbp:route USGS maps
gptkbp:scenicViews visited by various expeditions
various expedition routes established
gptkbp:scientificName conducted by various countries
gptkbp:significance part_of_the_Ellsworth_Mountains
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Vinson_Glacier
gptkb:Mount_Tyree
gptkb:Mount_Vinson
gptkbp:visibility poor visibility conditions
gptkbp:visitedBy geologists