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Himalayas

The Himalaya Range or Himalaya Mountains is a mountain range in Asia that separates the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. Together, the Himalayan mountain system is the highest in the planet and is home to the highest peaks in the world, the eight-thousanders including K2 and Mount Everest.

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How do Himalayas influence the climate of Indian sub continent?

Himalayas affect India's climate by stopping the cold winds from the Siberia. and they also influence the monsoon rain clouds to rain over India 8-)
the himalayas act as a barrier against the cold winds blowing from Central Asia and prevent them from reachind india

What are the 3 parallel ranges of Himalayas?

the three parallel ranges of the Himalayas are :

1. Himadri- the highest ranges also known as the greater Himalayas.

2. Himachal- the lesser Himalayas,where we find most of the beautiful hill stations.

3. Shiwaliks- the outer Himalayas,filled with forests.

Why are the Himalayas getting taller and the Laurentians are getting smaller?

because they are on top of two tectonic plates the north American one and the pacific one. Hope this helps ;)

What natural resources are located in the Himalayas?

The two primary resources in Nepal are tourism and hydroelectricity. The main tourist attractions in Nepal are Mount Everest and other tall mountains.

What is currently happening to the Himalayas?

Due to climate change most high mountains now have less snow on them than many years ago. The warmer climate melts the snow away.

In what is region of Asia are the Himalayas located?

The Himalayas are located in Southern Asia. To be more specific, they are around the borders of Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, China, and Bhutan.

The other answer you might be looking for is that they are located in the region of Tibet.

What are the rivers originating from Himalayas?

The three major rivers of the world, namely the Indus River, The Ganges and Brahmaputra and River Yangtze originate from the Himalayas range. And it is also believed that these Himalayan Rivers are older than the Himalayan peaks itself.

What is the named mountain of the Himalayas?

Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the Himalayas, measuring about 8,848 metres tall.
Mt. Everest. At 29,028 feet in elevation, above sea level, it is not only the highest mountain in the Himalayas, but also the highest mountain in the world.
Mt. Everest is the tallest mountain in the world. It is located in the Himalayas on the Nepal-China border.
Mount Everest

Why are the Himalayas so high?

The Urals were formed during the Carboniferous period when the continents all came together to make the supercontinent Pangea. The present day Northern Hemisphere landmasses moved towards the equator to form Laurasia and to join the large Southern Hemisphere landmass Gondwana. The collision between Siberia and Eastern Europe created the Ural Mountains. The Carboniferous period was between 290 and 350 million years ago, so the Urals are quite old and have had a long time to be eroded down. Prior to the collision both sides of the plates which collided would have been coastal.

By comparison the Himalayas started forming just 18 million years ago when the Indian plate collided with Eurasian plate. The Indian plate is still pushing northward and the Himalayas will continue to grow. Once again prior to the collision both sides were coastal, as shown by the presence of marine fossils high in the Himalayas.

Of course some people have their own theories, as covered in the third link. Personally I think the plate tectonics theory is much more solidly based.

How cold is the top of the Himalayas?

Mount Everest is -75 degress

It can get very cold on Mount Everest, and if the wind is blowing this makes it colder still. During the Winter months the tempertaure on the summit is around -36C and during the Summer months it is not as cold but still cold enough for most climbers with a temperture of -19C.

Names of the glaciers and passes that lie in the great Himalayas?

There are about 15000 glaciers.some of the famous are:

SIACHEN glacier, GANGOTRI,YAMUNOTRI,NUBRA, BIAFO,BALTORA,ZEMU,KHUMBU

PASSES

  • Gangtok in Sikkim to Lhasa in Tibet via the nathula pass and Jelepa passes.
  • Bhadgaon in Nepal to Nyalam in Tibet
  • Rohtang pass in Himachal Pradesh.
  • Srinagar in Kashmir via Leh to Tibet.
  • Mohan pass

What did tenzing norgay bury on the top of mt Everest?

Endmug Hillary, and Tenzing Noragy buried Tenzing's first wife on the top of Everest. But It wasnt that she was buried ON the mountain.. He was in tenure of Pakistan and she died while he was there, not necessarily on Mt. Everest.

Are the Himalayas same Mountain as my Everest?

Everest also known as Sagarmatha in Nepal and Chomolungma or Qololangma by local Sherpas and Tibetians is the tallest peak on Earth which lies in the Himalayan range.

In what country are the himalaya mountains located?

Myanmar, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, and China.

Why are the himalayas mountains so dangerous?

Mount Everest is a dangerous mountain to climb, like any high mountain. The main dangers on Mount Everest are:

The Altitude

Crevasses

Avalanches

Rock Fall

The Weather

Take a look at the article at the link for more details

Who was the first person to set foot on top of mount Everest?

Edmund Hillary was the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest on the 29th May 1953.

What is different between himalaya and mount Everest?

Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

The Himalayan mountains is a chain of mountains where Mount Everest is.

Why does the Himalayas receive more snow fall than the alps?

The Himalayas receive more snowfall than the Alps primarily due to their higher elevation and greater atmospheric moisture. The Himalayas are home to some of the tallest peaks in the world, which allows them to capture more moisture-laden air from the Indian monsoon. Additionally, the geographical position of the Himalayas exposes them to more intense weather systems, resulting in increased precipitation. In contrast, the Alps, while also mountainous, are lower in elevation and experience less moisture from the surrounding climate.

What are the internal forces that created Himalayas?

Erosion, Wind, And Weathering are all the forces. Not sure though