massif
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Eventually the entire massif stands exposed: a solitary block of limestone rising 1,800 feet above the Mojave floor.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026
The massif rocks contain lots of olivine, a mineral that reacts with water in a process called serpentinization.
From Science Magazine • May 25, 2023
Or, some gentle action for nature-lovers, take part in a group botanical survey, identifying the flora and fauna of the Mont Blanc massif.
From National Geographic • Apr. 16, 2023
A marathon in distance, with an elevation gain of 2,736m across the Aizkorri massif, it has developed a mythical status among the trail running community.
From BBC • Sep. 29, 2021
The route took us up the gently sloping floor of the Western Cwm, the highest box canyon on earth, a horseshoe-shaped defile gouged from the heart of the Everest massif by the Khumbu Glacier.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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