Massif

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002290",
  "term": "Massif",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A large, rigid block of crustal rock that has moved as a single unit, bounded by faults or flexures. It consists of crystalline basement rocks, such as granite or gneiss, that are more resistant to erosion than the surrounding formations. As a structural high, a massif influences the deposition of adjacent sedimentary basins, creating traps for hydrocarbons along its flanks.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/massif/"
}