Himalayan Geology Explained
The Himalayas, stretching 2400 km across Asia, are not just a single range but consist of four parallel ranges, with the highest peaks located in the central Himalayas. Their formation is a fascinating tale of plate tectonics, where the Indian plate collided with the Eurasian plate around 50 million years ago, leading to the uplift of this majestic mountain range. This ongoing geological process continues to shape the landscape, revealing the ancient sedimentary rocks that originated from the Tethys ocean.In this clip
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