2022 Marmolada serac collapse

On 3 July 2022, a serac collapsed on the mountain of Marmolada, in the Dolomites at the regional border between Trentino and Veneto, Italy. Eleven people were killed and eight were wounded. The large-scale collapse of the serac led to one of the most serious accidents in the Alps in recent decades. The seismic energy released was comparable to an earthquake of 0.6 M.

2022 Marmolada serac collapse
Date3 July 2022
LocationMarmolada, Italy
CauseSerac collapse
Deaths11
Non-fatal injuries8
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