Summary
An intentional avalanche was triggered by emergency teams near a ski resort in Chamonix, in the French Alps, as a safety measure. This action followed a deadly avalanche that killed three skiers and led to the closure of several major ski resorts due to high avalanche risks.
Key Facts
- An avalanche was intentionally triggered near a ski resort in Chamonix by emergency teams.
- This was done as a safety precaution due to increased avalanche risks.
- A separate avalanche struck the French Alps, killing three skiers.
- Several major ski resorts in the Alps were closed due to the high risk of avalanches.
- The avalanche risk levels surged across the Alps, leading to maximum alert in the area.
