Sverdrup Glacier

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:glacier
gptkbp:accessibility remote location
gptkbp:adjacent_glaciers Hansen Glacier
gptkbp:climate used to predict future changes
focus of many studies
gptkbp:climate_adaptation strategies developed for local communities
gptkbp:climate_impact local ecosystems
gptkbp:collaborations international scientific teams
gptkbp:conducts_surveys_on gptkb:Danish_Meteorological_Institute
gptkbp:diameter up to 600 meters
gptkbp:emergency_services conducted for climate data
gptkbp:environmental_concerns faces threats from climate change
gptkbp:environmental_impact habitat for wildlife
gptkbp:expedition visited by explorers
gptkbp:first_described_by scientists in the early 20th century
gptkbp:flora limited due to harsh conditions
gptkbp:flows_into northward
gptkbp:funding supported by various grants
gptkbp:geological_features icebergs
tidewater glacier
crevasses and seracs
shapes the landscape
dynamic flow
important for understanding ice dynamics
surrounding rock formations
observed over the last decades
affects local water systems
gptkbp:glacial_history formed during the last Ice Age
gptkbp:glacier_system Northeast Greenland Ice Stream
gptkbp:historical_significance exploration of Greenland
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sverdrup Glacier
gptkbp:ice_cap part of the larger ice cap system
gptkbp:ice_flow_velocity measured in meters per year
gptkbp:ice_loss contributes to sea level rise
gptkbp:ice_mass_balance monitored for changes
gptkbp:impact_on_ocean affects local sea temperatures
gptkbp:is_explored_in part of Arctic exploration history
gptkbp:is_monitored_by ongoing assessments conducted
important for understanding climate change
gptkbp:is_observed_in satellite imagery
gptkbp:landforms mountain ranges
gptkbp:length approximately 30 kilometers
gptkbp:local_economy potential for eco-tourism.
gptkbp:location gptkb:Greenland
gptkbp:marine_life influences marine ecosystems
gptkbp:melting_point increased due to global warming
gptkbp:photography popular subject for landscape photography
gptkbp:publications numerous papers published
gptkbp:research glaciology research
gptkbp:research_importance climate change studies
gptkbp:scientific_instruments used for measurements
gptkbp:seasonal_activities affected by global climate patterns
ice melt varies with seasons
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Northeast_Greenland_National_Park
gptkbp:terminus Sverdrup Fjord
gptkbp:tourism attracts adventurous tourists
gptkbp:tradition influences indigenous communities
gptkbp:width approximately 5 kilometers
gptkbp:wildlife supports various species
gptkbp:zone polar climate
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Otto_Sverdrup
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7