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Marmolada

American  
[mahr-maw-lah-dah] / ˌmɑr mɔˈlɑ dɑ /

noun

  1. a mountain in N Italy: highest peak of the Dolomites, 11,020 feet (3,360 meters).


Marmolada British  
/ marmoˈlaːda /

noun

  1. a mountain in NE Italy: highest peak in the Dolomites. Height: 3342 m (10 965 ft)

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“I heard what sounded like a river’s torrent,” said Mr. Budel, who lives in an isolated refuge next to the glacier on the 11,000-foot Marmolada mountain.

From New York Times Jul. 7, 2022

Carlo Budel, manager of alpine hut on the side of Marmolada, recalled that the glacier was not covered with snow last month.

From Seattle Times Jul. 6, 2022

While some avalanches occur in isolated areas, the area around the Marmolada glacier is popular with hikers.

From Seattle Times Jul. 5, 2022

The slide occurred during an early heat wave that saw temperatures rise to around 50 degrees Fahrenheit on Marmolada in recent days.

From Washington Post Jul. 4, 2022

Marmolada is referred to as the “queen of the Dolomites,” an area popular with nature and adventure enthusiasts.

From Washington Post Jul. 4, 2022

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