Turgen Glacier

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:glacier
gptkbp:accessibility hiking trails available
gptkbp:area approximately 30 square kilometers
gptkbp:climate continental climate
gptkbp:diameter varies significantly
gptkbp:elevation approximately 3,500 meters
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:flora alpine vegetation
gptkbp:geological_features negative
ongoing
valley glacier
available for visitors
important for local identity
retreating
blue-white
popular among photographers
approximately 10 meters per year
influences local economy
important for hydrology studies
during the last Ice Age
requires caution
using satellite imagery
supports unique biodiversity
gptkbp:glacier_access_road seasonally open
gptkbp:glacier_adventure_sports popular for mountaineering
gptkbp:glacier_conservation_efforts in place to protect environment
gptkbp:glacier_environmental_impact affects local climate
gptkbp:glacier_flow_direction northward
gptkbp:glacier_geological_features includes moraines and seracs
gptkbp:glacier_historical_significance important for local culture
gptkbp:glacier_hydrological_importance critical for water supply
gptkbp:glacier_local_legends associated with local folklore
gptkbp:glacier_melt_water feeds local rivers
gptkbp:glacier_nourishment snow accumulation
gptkbp:glacier_photography_opportunities abundant during summer months
gptkbp:glacier_scientific_research conducted by various institutions
gptkbp:glacier_skiing_opportunities limited but available in winter.
gptkbp:glacier_surface covered with crevasses
gptkbp:glacier_surroundings scenic landscapes
gptkbp:glacier_visitor_center not available
gptkbp:glacier_weather_conditions can change rapidly
gptkbp:glacier_wildlife_observation possible in surrounding areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Turgen Glacier
gptkbp:landscape Turgen Mountains
gptkbp:length approximately 12 kilometers
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Kazakhstan
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Tien_Shan
gptkbp:research_interest climate change studies
gptkbp:terminus tidewater glacier
gptkbp:tourism popular hiking destination
gptkbp:wildlife mountain goats
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Turgen_River
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6