Wrangell–St. Elias–Kluane–Tatshenshini-Alsek transboundary icefield complex
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The Wrangell–St. Elias–Kluane–Tatshenshini-Alsek transboundary icefield complex is a vast, contiguous system of glaciers and icefields spanning the border regions of Alaska, Yukon, and British Columbia, renowned for its extensive wilderness and dramatic mountain landscapes.
All labels observed (2)
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
glacial system
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icefield complex ⓘ transboundary protected area complex ⓘ |
| climateType |
polar-influenced
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subarctic ⓘ |
| crossesPoliticalBoundary |
Alaska–British Columbia border
NERFINISHED
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Alaska–Yukon border NERFINISHED ⓘ Yukon–British Columbia border NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| drainsInto |
Alsek River
NERFINISHED
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Gulf of Alaska NERFINISHED ⓘ Tatshenshini River NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| geologicalSetting |
St. Elias Mountains
NERFINISHED
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Wrangell Mountains NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
deep valleys
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extensive wilderness ⓘ glaciers ⓘ high mountain peaks ⓘ ice caps ⓘ icefields ⓘ outlet glaciers ⓘ valley glaciers ⓘ |
| hasLandscapeType |
glaciated
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mountainous ⓘ |
| hasProcess |
glacial deposition
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glacial erosion ⓘ ice ablation ⓘ ice accumulation ⓘ |
| hasProtectionStatus | protected area complex ⓘ |
| knownFor |
dramatic mountain landscapes
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large contiguous ice cover ⓘ remote wilderness ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Alaska
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British Columbia ⓘ North America ⓘ Yukon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedOnBorderOf |
Canada
NERFINISHED
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United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf |
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
NERFINISHED
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Kluane / Wrangell–St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek UNESCO World Heritage Site NERFINISHED ⓘ Kluane National Park and Reserve NERFINISHED ⓘ Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park NERFINISHED ⓘ Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recognizedAs | UNESCO World Heritage natural site core area NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supportsActivity |
glaciology studies
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mountaineering ⓘ scientific research ⓘ wilderness trekking ⓘ |
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Bagley Icefield (portion)
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partOf
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Wrangell–St. Elias–Kluane–Tatshenshini-Alsek transboundary icefield complex
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Malaspina Glacier (portion)
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isWithinUNESCOWorldHeritageSite
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Wrangell–St. Elias–Kluane–Tatshenshini-Alsek transboundary icefield complex
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this entity surface form:
Kluane / Wrangell–St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek
Root Glacier
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worldHeritageSitePartOf
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Wrangell–St. Elias–Kluane–Tatshenshini-Alsek transboundary icefield complex
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this entity surface form:
Kluane / Wrangell–St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek
Saint Elias Mountains
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UNESCOWorldHeritageContext
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Wrangell–St. Elias–Kluane–Tatshenshini-Alsek transboundary icefield complex
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this entity surface form:
Kluane / Wrangell–St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek