<p>A massif is an undisturbed solid rock mass, which is demarcated by e.g. faults. Massifs keep their internal structure and are displaced as a whole. Only mountains of mountain ranges fulfilling this criteria are called massifs. </p>

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2018-08-20T15:25:06.523Z
2018-08-20T15:25:06.523Z
JulPal
<p>In India, Panchchuli, Kun Nun and Shilong only these mountain are claimed to be massif. Why other mountain formations are not termed as massif...? What are the characteristics of massif..?</p>

<p>Anybody pls explain.</p>

<geology><geomorphology><structural-geology>
What is meant by Massif?
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# What is meant by Massif?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-08-20)

In India, Panchchuli, Kun Nun and Shilong only these mountain are claimed to be massif. Why other mountain formations are not termed as massif...? What are the characteristics of massif..?

Anybody pls explain.

**Tags:** geology, geomorphology, structural-geology


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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2018-08-20. Score: 3

A massif is an undisturbed solid rock mass, which is demarcated by e.g. faults. Massifs keep their internal structure and are displaced as a whole. Only mountains of mountain ranges fulfilling this criteria are called massifs.


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