Massive Range facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Massive Range |
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Mount Brett
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Brett |
| Elevation | 2,984 m (9,790 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 15 km (9.3 mi) N-S |
| Width | 16 km (9.9 mi) E-W |
| Area | 144 km2 (56 sq mi) |
| Geography | |
 Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Range coordinates | 51°09′42″N 115°49′10″W / 51.16167°N 115.81944°W |
| Parent range | Canadian Rockies |
| Borders on | Sawback Range |
The Massive Range is a group of mountains in the Canadian Rockies. It is located in Banff National Park, Canada. You can find it in the southwestern part of the Bow River valley in Alberta.
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Mountains of the Massive Range
The Massive Range is home to several impressive mountains and peaks. Here are some of the tallest ones:
| Mountain/Peak | metres | feet |
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| Mount Brett | 2,984 | 9,790 |
| Pilot Mountain | 2,935 | 9,629 |
| Mount Bourgeau | 2,930 | 9,613 |
| Massive Mountain | 2,435 | 7,889 |
How the Mountains Formed
The mountains in the Massive Range have an interesting story. It's all about how the Earth's crust moves.
Understanding Rock Layers
Imagine the ground like a giant, layered cake. The rock layers on the western side of the Sawback Range go deep underground. They then curve and rise back up to form Massive Mountain.
Ancient Rocks and Mountain Building
Some mountains here, like Pilot Mountain, Mount Brett, and Mount Bourgeau, are made of very old rocks. These rocks formed during the Paleozoic Era, which was a long, long time ago. These ancient rock sections were pushed up from the west. They moved over slightly younger rocks that make up the rest of the Massive Range. This pushing and folding of rocks is how many mountain ranges are created.
