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mountain massif  

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  • A mountain massif is a group of mountains forming a continuous block that follows a ridge line, as opposed to a mountain chain. It has the particularity of forming a set of continuous reliefs, often separated by rivers, valleys, surrounded by abysses or distinct reliefs. (Adapted and translated from: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massif_de_montagnes)

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