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An avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California killed eight skiers and left one missing after a 15‑person tour, authorities said.

Der Standard
49-year-old man in Switzerland killed in avalanche

The man was on a ski trip with his son off-piste. The 15-year-old son was taken to hospital

49-year-old man in Switzerland killed in avalanche
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Tages-Anzeiger
One person dead: avalanche buries father and son in the Graubünden mountains

Two skiers were caught and buried by an avalanche in the Savognin ski area on Tuesday afternoon. One of them died at the scene.

One person dead: avalanche buries father and son in the Graubünden mountains
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The Sidney Morning Herald
‘Ball bearings in the snow’: The role of climate change in deadly avalanches

More than a dozen people have died in avalanches on two different continents this week alone. What causes the deadly snow slides, and is climate change making it worse?

‘Ball bearings in the snow’: The role of climate change in deadly avalanches
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New York Times
After Avalanche Warnings, a Sierra Nevada Tragedy

Eight skiers were killed and one other was presumed dead in the deadliest snow disaster in modern California history. Six were found alive.

After Avalanche Warnings, a Sierra Nevada Tragedy
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Neue Zürcher Zeitung
Eight dead after an avalanche in California, three dead in Austria

It is the deadliest avalanche accident in California in more than 40 years: rescuers are working for hours through the storm to reach the disaster area and rescue survivors of a ski tour.

Eight dead after an avalanche in California, three dead in Austria
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Der Standard
Eight dead after devastating avalanche in the US state of California

One person is missing and may be dead. It is the most devastating avalanche disaster in California in more than 40 years. Numerous rescue crews are involved in the search.

Eight dead after devastating avalanche in the US state of California
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Helsingin Sanomat
United States | Eight Found Dead in California Snow Avalanche

One person is missing, and is believed to have died as well

United States | Eight Found Dead in California Snow Avalanche
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Der Spiegel
California: Eight skiers killed after massive avalanche near Lake Tahoe

What began as a three-day ski adventure ended in tragedy: An avalanche at Lake Tahoe buried a group of winter sports enthusiasts. Rescue teams also faced life-threatening danger.

California: Eight skiers killed after massive avalanche near Lake Tahoe
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The Guardian
Deadly avalanches not uncommon in California mountains where skiers died

Avalanches have caused deaths in Lake Tahoe area in six of past 10 years but latest slide is fourth deadliest in US history The avalanche that killed at least eight skiers in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains occurred in the Castle Peak area, near Lake Tahoe - an area where deadly avalanches are not uncommon. The Sierra Avalanche Center , which provides forecasts for the region, has observed at least 50 avalanches in the area near Lake Tahoe since September 2025. And according to the National Avalanche Center, which maintains a map of locations where avalanche danger is highest , risk is currently particularly high in the Lake Tahoe area. Continue reading. . .

Deadly avalanches not uncommon in California mountains where skiers died
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New York Times
An Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe Kills at Least 8

Also, Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand. Here's the latest at the end of Wednesday.

An Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe Kills at Least 8
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Der Spiegel
At least three dead in avalanches in Austria

In Austria, at least three people have died in avalanche accidents. Two of them are from Baden-Württemberg. The authorities have issued the second-highest danger level for Tyrol and Vorarlberg.

At least three dead in avalanches in Austria
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The Independent
Deadliest avalanches in US history revealed after eight skiers found dead

Survivors of this week’s tragedy discovered three bodies as they waited to be rescued

Deadliest avalanches in US history revealed after eight skiers found dead
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El Mundo
Eight skiers die in avalanche at Lake Tahoe, California

Eight skiers have died in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, California, and a ninth person is missing from a group of 15 that ventured out in dangerous weather conditions.

Eight skiers die in avalanche at Lake Tahoe, California
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Süddeutsche Zeitung
California and Austria: Several winter sports enthusiasts killed by avalanches

In a ski area in California, an avalanche occurs; a 15-member group of skiers is in the area. After a lengthy search, the feared outcome becomes reality. In Austria, two Germans also die in avalanches.

California and Austria: Several winter sports enthusiasts killed by avalanches
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Süddeutsche Zeitung
California: Eight skiers killed in avalanche accident

In a California ski area, an avalanche strikes; a group of 15 skiers is in the area. After a long search, the feared outcome is confirmed.

California: Eight skiers killed in avalanche accident
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The Independent
California avalanche site where eight skiers died had been closed for a century before tragedy

Three of those who died were guides on the doomed trip

California avalanche site where eight skiers died had been closed for a century before tragedy
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Tahoe National Forest: Eight dead in an avalanche in California

A snow slide the size of a football field: In a California ski area, an avalanche crashes down and carries away 15 people. Police warn against trips to the area.

Tahoe National Forest: Eight dead in an avalanche in California
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The Sidney Morning Herald
Eight skiers found dead after US avalanche

Eight skiers have been found dead after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in the US.

Eight skiers found dead after US avalanche
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VRT NWS
Eight of the nine missing skiers found dead after avalanche in California

Eight of the nine missing skiers who were reported missing after an avalanche in California have been found dead. Sheriff Shannan Moon of Nevada County announced this at a press conference.

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The Wall Street Journal
Eight Dead After Avalanche Hits California Ski Tour

One person remains missing. Dozens of first responders searched the Lake Tahoe area, which has seen heavy snowfall.

Eight Dead After Avalanche Hits California Ski Tour
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