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Massif[edit]

These Libyan Massifs can be added to the list: "Slightly further to the south are the massifs of Arkenu, Uweinat and Kissu" From the last paragraph here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libya#Libyan_Desert

• Other. Currenly dic def. Should probably be moved to Wiktionary (I don't know how, and can't find docs), then replaced with a disambig page like this[1]. (Not sure this is the best place to list this, but it doesn't seem to qualify for either needs attentionorclean up) Niteowlneils 21:41, 22 Mar 2004 (UTC)
• If it can be turned into an article, keep; otherwise delete or move to Wiktionary. Rainier Schmidt 23:19, Mar 22, 2004 (UTC)
• Perhaps a redirect to the Massif Central, a major French geological region, might be appropriate? Ddama
• Delete. The procedure to move an article that was submitted to the wrong wikimedia project is at m:transwiki. Oh, by the way, transwiki to Wiktionary right before deletion. Gentgeen 10:51, 23 Mar 2004 (UTC)
• Keep (rewritten). Important geologic term in English deserving of article. Many examples. -- Decumanus | Talk 19:02, 23 Mar 2004 (UTC)
• Keep with changes. Note, I've copied the 20:21, 23 Jul 2003 version text to Wiktionary--someone who is more familiar with the process may want to see if I did it right. Niteowlneils 19:49, 23 Mar 2004 (UTC)
• It now seems to be a pretty decent article, so I'm changing my vote to keep. Rainier Schmidt 01:45, Mar 24, 2004 (UTC)
• Keep. Useful geographic as well as geological term. -- ChrisO 12:30, 25 Mar 2004 (UTC)

quote as of july 2023:

"As a purely scientific term in geology, however, a "massif" is separately and more specifically defined as a section of a planet's crust that is demarcated by faults or flexures. In the movement of the crust, a massif tends to retain its internal structure while being displaced as a whole. A massif is a smaller structural unit than a tectonic plate, and is considered the fourth-largest driving force in geomorphology.[2]"

...er... I'm slightly familiar with the term "terrane," which is/not the same as a "massif," though this article suggests otherwise. I wonder if this segment needs work?? 32.221.207.102 (talk) 15:37, 9 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]