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Why are the Himalyas growing taller?

Updated: 9/26/2023
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The Himalayas were formed as land was forced upwards where the plate carrying Asia collided with the plate carrying the Indian subcontinent. This collision is still happening so the Himalayas get about 2 inches taller per year.

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