Gurgl is a rapidly rising search term on Google Trends in Italy, with a spike in interest over the past week. The term is related to a deadly avalanche that struck the slopes of Mount Punta Penia in the Italian Dolomites on December 18, 2022.
The avalanche killed 14 people, including 11 skiers and snowboarders. The victims were all swept away by the massive snow slide, which struck at around 11:30 a.m. local time.
The avalanche occurred in an off-piste area that was not marked as dangerous. However, there had been heavy snowfall in the area in the days leading up to the accident, and the snowpack was unstable.
The avalanche is the deadliest in Italy in over a decade. It has raised concerns about the safety of off-piste skiing and snowboarding, and has prompted calls for better safety measures at ski resorts.
The term “gurgl” is likely trending on Google Trends in Italy because of the widespread media coverage of the avalanche. The term is also being used by people who are searching for information about the victims and the rescue efforts.
Here are some additional details about the Gurgl avalanche:
- The avalanche occurred at an altitude of about 2,700 meters (8,860 feet).
- The snow slide was about 300 meters (980 feet) wide and 400 meters (1,300 feet) long.
- The victims were mostly from Italy, but also included tourists from other countries, such as Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic.
- The rescue efforts were hampered by bad weather and difficult terrain.
- The avalanche has raised concerns about the safety of off-piste skiing and snowboarding, and has prompted calls for better safety measures at ski resorts.
The AI has provided us with the news.
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Please search for “gurgl” which is rapidly rising on Google Trends IT and explain in detail. Answers should be in English.
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