Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:glacier
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| gptkbp:accessibility |
via hiking trails
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| gptkbp:area |
approximately 25 square miles
|
| gptkbp:climate |
subarctic climate
|
| gptkbp:diameter |
up to 300 feet
|
| gptkbp:environment |
surrounded by alpine tundra
|
| gptkbp:first_ascent |
gptkb:unknown
|
| gptkbp:flows_into |
gptkb:Root_River
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| gptkbp:geological_features |
gptkb:blue
educational programs available popular for photography conservation efforts ongoing ice caves crevasses moraine seracs inspired many artists retreating formed during the last ice age offers guided tours monitored by scientists important for climate change studies supports unique ecosystems has been studied since the early 20th century advancing and retreating cycles affects local hydrology accessible by foot or helicopter hazards include falling ice |
| gptkbp:glacier_challenges |
faces challenges from climate change
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| gptkbp:glacier_community |
part of local community identity
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| gptkbp:glacier_events |
hosts events related to glaciology
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| gptkbp:glacier_funding |
funded by various organizations
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| gptkbp:glacier_future |
future uncertain due to warming temperatures
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
part of the historic mining area
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Root Glacier
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| gptkbp:landscape |
gptkb:Mount_Blackburn
gptkb:Mount_Sanford |
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 7 miles
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| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Alaska
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Wrangell-St._Elias_National_Park
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| gptkbp:research |
site for glaciology studies
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| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Kennecott_Mines
gptkb:Mc_Carthy Root Glacier Trail |
| gptkbp:tourism |
popular destination for hikers
|
| gptkbp:type |
tidewater glacier
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
home to various species of birds
home to mountain goats |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_National_Park_of_Wrangell–_St._Elias
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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