A monadnock or inselberg is an isolated rock hill, knob, ridge, or small mountain that rises abruptly from a gently sloping or virtually level
peak of the mountain
A small mountain or hill rising abruptly from a plain is called a "butte" or "mound". The term "monadnock" specifically refers to a mountain that stands alone as a prominent feature due to erosion, like Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire.
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Monadnock Building was created in 1893.
Monadnock is an originally Native American term for an isolated hill or a lone mountain that has risen above the surrounding area, typically by surviving erosion. The name was taken from Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire (USA). The name is thought to derive from the Abenaki language, from either menonadenak ("smooth mountain") or menadena ("isolated mountain").
Probably either Mount Washington for its height and extreme conditions, or Mount Monadnock for its popularity and accessibility.
The volume of Stone Mountain in Georgia is estimated to be around 4.7 billion cubic feet. It is a large granite dome monadnock, which is a type of rock formation that protrudes from the surrounding landscape.
Monadnock Lifetime Products was created in 1958.
The Wapack Range. Spreading from southern New Hampshire and into Northern Massachusetts. Its tallest mountain- Pack Monadnock- is only about 2500 feet tall.
The exposed granite of Stone Mountain, Georgia is a type of igneous intrusion called a pluton. It formed underground from molten rock that slowly cooled and solidified before being exposed at the surface through erosion.
Monadnock Regional High School was created in 196#.
A mountain or hill that stands alone is often referred to as a "monadnock." These landforms are isolated hills or mountains that rise sharply from the surrounding area, typically formed from resistant rock that has withstood erosion while the surrounding landscape has been worn away. Monadnocks are distinct features in the landscape and can provide unique ecosystems and recreational opportunities. Prominent examples include Stone Mountain in Georgia and Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire.