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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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Alpine rescue crews used dogs and drones to recover the remains in the debris of Sunday's avalanche on the Marmolada glacier, east of Bolzano, said Maurizio Fugatti, the head of Trento province.

From Washington Post Jul. 7, 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

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

Rescuers said they hoped the temperature would dip Thursday, lessening the risk of more avalanches, so searchers could go on the Marmolada slope.

From Seattle Times Jul. 6, 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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