Mount Marmolada

mountain, Italy

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Mount Marmolada is the highest peak in the Dolomites, a mountain group in the Italian Alps. It reaches an elevation of 10,965 feet (3,342 meters). The southern face of Marmolada is a dramatic precipice that drops 2,000 feet (610 meters). The Dolomites are known for their unique geological formations, carved from dolomitic limestone, which create jagged ridges and rocky pinnacles.12

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…include the Dolomites (Dolomiti) and Mount Marmolada (10,968 feet [3,343 meters]). The Italian foothills of the Alps, which reach no higher than 8,200 feet (2,500 meters), lie between these great ranges and the Po valley. They are composed mainly of limestone and sedimentary rocks. A notable feature is the karst…
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…include the Dolomites (Dolomiti) and Mount Marmolada (10,968 feet [3,343 meters]). The Italian foothills of the Alps, which reach no higher than 8,200 feet (2,500 meters), lie between these great ranges and the Po valley. They are composed mainly of limestone and sedimentary rocks. A notable feature is the karst…
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