1.   But Galactic pressed forward, and the cold and frequent avalanches tore the liner.

2.   An avalanche tore through a small village in the Italian Alps early Tuesday, killing at least one person and injuring three others.

3.   In northwest Italy, an avalanche tore through the small village of Morgex, killing at least one person and injuring three others.

4.   RAI state TV said the avalanche tore down electrical posts in the area, complicating the rescue operation.

5.   RAI state-TV said the avalanche tore down electrical posts in the area, complicating the rescue operation.

6.   The mud avalanches tore apart houses and bridges and swallowed cars in a matter of minutes.