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The Indian subcontinent colliding with the Asian plate.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe Tibetan Plateau is a large, elevated region in Central Asia. It lies mainly within China and covers all the Tibet Autonomous Region and much of Qinghai province, that's where its name came from. It has an average elevation of over 5000 meters and contains the world's tallest mountain range, the Himalayas, as well as Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain, hence known as "the roof of the world".
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∙ 8y agoIt's really thick rock. The Tibetan Plateau was formed when the Indian plate collided with the Eurasian plate 50 million years, the collision created the Himalayan mountain range and also forced up the area of land behind the mountains (The Tibetan Plateau).
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What are the other names for the Plateau of Tibet?
The Plateau of Tibet can also be called the Tibetan Plateau, Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, Qinzang Plateau, "Roof of the World" or "Third Pole of the Earth".
What is the largest and highest plateau in the world?
The largest and highest plateau in the world is the Tibetan Plateau, called the " roof of the world," which is still being formed by the collisions of the Indo-Australian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
How does weather affect the Tibetan Plateau?
Dry and cold
Why is the Tibetan the biggest plateau?
The Indian subcontinent is moving north into the southern part of the Asian continent. At the junction this enormous collision causes the raising of both the Himalayas mountains and north of that the Tibetan plateau.
Which continent is the Tibetan plateau on?
Asia The Southwestern part of outer China in Asia
What is a benefit for tibetan plateau?
what is the benefit for the Tibetan plateau
What are the other names for the Plateau of Tibet?
The Plateau of Tibet can also be called the Tibetan Plateau, Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, Qinzang Plateau, "Roof of the World" or "Third Pole of the Earth".
How does the Tibetan plateau affect other regions of Asia?
Many major rivers start in the "Tibetan Plateau".
What is the name of the largest and highest plateau?
Tibetan Plateau
What are the names of famous plateau?
Roan Plateau,Colorado Plateau,Deccan Plateau, Tibetan Plateau
In which mountain range does a Tibetan yak live?
Tibetan Plateau
What areas included in the Himalayas' rain shadow?
The Tibetan Plateau and the Gobi Desert ~
What areas are included in the Himalayas' rain shadow?
The Tibetan Plateau and the Gobi Desert
What is the largest and highest plateau in the world?
The largest and highest plateau in the world is the Tibetan Plateau, called the " roof of the world," which is still being formed by the collisions of the Indo-Australian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
What is the absolute location of the tibetan plateau?
The latitude and longitude of the Tibetan Plateau are 33.0000 degrees N, 88.0000 degrees E. The average elevation of the plateau is 14,800 feet.
What animals live on the Tibetan Plateau?
animals that live on the Tibetan plateau are animals like marmots, Tibet eagles, foxes, etc.
What large plateau occupies much of central Asia?
the Tibetan plateau
