Marmolada

American

[mahr-maw-lah-dah] / ˌmɑr mɔˈlɑ dɑ /

noun

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

Marmolada British

/ marmoˈlaːda /

noun

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

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The museum and viewing deck from atop Marmolada is open year-round.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 26, 2022

From their house, he said, they could see the majestic summit of the Marmolada, but every year “it was always less white.”

From New York Times ● Jul. 7, 2022

The government’s National Research Council said the Marmolada glacier has been shrinking for decades and may vanish in 25 to 30 years.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 5, 2022

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

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 5, 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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