San Rafael Glacier

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:glacier
gptkbp:accessibility via boat or hiking
gptkbp:area approximately 1,500 square kilometers
gptkbp:climate temperate oceanic climate
gptkbp:climate_adaptation important for local strategies
gptkbp:climate_change_indicator monitored for changes
gptkbp:climate_impact influences local weather patterns
gptkbp:conservation site for learning about glaciers.
gptkbp:cultural_significance important to local communities
gptkbp:diameter up to 200 meters
gptkbp:emergency_services conducted for research purposes
gptkbp:environmental_concerns part of conservation efforts
gptkbp:environmental_impact affects local ecosystems
gptkbp:expedition visited by many explorers
gptkbp:first_described_by by explorers in the 19th century
gptkbp:flora varied vegetation
gptkbp:flows_into gptkb:San_Rafael_Lagoon
gptkbp:geological_features valley glacier
contributes to sea level rise
observed in recent decades
shapes the landscape
measured in meters per year
seracs and crevasses
moraine and outwash plains
gptkbp:geological_formation formed during the last ice age
gptkbp:glacial_calving occurs at its terminus
gptkbp:historical_records document its changes over time
gptkbp:historical_significance part of indigenous culture
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label San Rafael Glacier
gptkbp:ice_color blue due to light refraction
gptkbp:ice_flow_direction towards the Pacific Ocean
gptkbp:is_monitored_by part of climate research initiatives
gptkbp:landscape gptkb:Andes
dramatic and scenic
gptkbp:length approximately 30 kilometers
gptkbp:local_economy supports tourism industry
gptkbp:local_legends associated with indigenous myths
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Chile
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Northern_Patagonian_Ice_Field
gptkbp:photography breathtaking views
popular among photographers
gptkbp:research conducted on its dynamics
ongoing studies on its behavior
gptkbp:research_interest important for glaciology
gptkbp:seasonal_activities changes with seasons
gptkbp:significance important for studying climate change
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Los_Glaciares_National_Park
gptkbp:tourism kayaking and hiking
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:type tidewater glacier
gptkbp:user_manual provide tours and information
gptkbp:water_source for local rivers and lakes
gptkbp:wildlife habitat for wildlife
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Laguna_San_Rafael_National_Park
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6