Saas-Fee glacier

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:glacier
gptkbp:accessibility accessible via cable car
gptkbp:area approximately 30 square kilometers
gptkbp:climate alpine climate
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to temperature changes
gptkbp:cultural_significance part of local heritage
gptkbp:drainage_basin Saas River
gptkbp:elevation approximately 3,600 meters
gptkbp:environmental_concerns affected by global warming
gptkbp:environmental_impact important for biodiversity
gptkbp:famous_event celebrates winter sports
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:geological_features glacial lakes
valley glacier
glacial valleys
ice sheets
subglacial lakes
ice caps
crevasses
glacial meltwater streams
moraine
glacial deposition
glacial erosion
glacial landforms
observed due to climate change
glacial till
collaborates with universities
offers guided tours
important for climate studies
ongoing research projects
icefalls
glacial striations
ice tongues
utilizes remote sensing technology
efforts in place to protect the glacier
has been studied for over a century
glacial sediment.
gptkbp:glacier_activities gptkb:snowboarding
hiking
skiing
ice climbing
gptkbp:glacier_formations ice caves
icebergs
seracs
gptkbp:glacier_melt contributes to local hydrology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Saas-Fee glacier
gptkbp:landscape mountainous terrain
forested areas
rocky outcrops
gptkbp:length approximately 13 kilometers
gptkbp:local_economy supports tourism industry
gptkbp:location Saas-Fee
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Pennine_Alps
gptkbp:photography popular photography location
gptkbp:research used for glaciology research
gptkbp:surrounding_area Saas Valley
gptkbp:surrounding_peaks gptkb:Allalinhorn
gptkb:Nadelhorn
gptkb:Dom
gptkbp:tourism popular skiing destination
gptkbp:tradition influences local traditions
gptkbp:wildlife supports various species
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Saas-Fee_Mountain_Village
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7