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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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Why are the Himalayas threatened?
The Himalayas are threatened by climate change, which leads to glacial melting and altered weather patterns, impacting water supply for millions. Additionally, human activities such as deforestation, urbanization, and infrastructure development contribute to habitat destruction and increased landslide risks. Pollution from tourism and industrial activities further exacerbates environmental degradation. These combined pressures threaten biodiversity and the livelihoods of local communities dependent on these ecosystems.
How far is the Himalayas mountains from japan?
The closest points are 2850 km (1768 mi) apart. From east of Bhutan to the most west islands of Japan.
Between the east-most point of the Himalayas and Tokyo is about 4230 km (2650 mi).
Centre of the Himalayas to the centre of Japan = ~5280 km (3280 mi)
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The Himalayas measure about 2430 km (1500 mi) in length...
Japan covers about 2890 km (~1800 mi) in length...
So you have to be more clear between which part of the Himalayas and which part of Japan you wish to measure.
Who was the first person to climb the Himalayas?
Sir Edmund Hillary along with his sherpa Tenzing Norgay
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How are the Himalayas being formed?
The Himalayas are constantly being formed and changed through tectonic plates shifting under the Earth's surface. It is an extremely slow process which occurs over millions of years.
In which country are the Himalayas?
The Himalaya Mountains are part of two nations on the Indian subcontinent. Most of the massive mountain range in in Nepal, but it is also found in Tibet.
What did the Himalayas and the Hindu kush provide?
the Himalayas and Hindu kush provided food and water for India
What are the differences between Eastern and Western medicine?
The major difference between Eastern and Western medicine is that in Eastern medicine the focus is on balance. The body and mind should be in balance with the environment surrounding it. Eastern physicians strive to cultivate this balance, thereby eliminating illness and disease. In Western medicine, the balance of body and mind is not considered, so illness and disease are approached as needing to be "fixed" when broken. Bio-energy is not recognized as an important factor in Western medicine either. Eastern medicine strives for prevention and Western medicine does not.
On sea, it is the Ocean Ridge which is the longest mountain chain. On land, it is the Andes Mountains which is the largest chain.
Which branch helps to increase rainfall more than 300cm the north east part of Himalayas?
gulf of khambhat branch
Capitalize mountains in Himalayas mountains?
In "Himalayan mountains", the word "mountains" is not capitalized. It would be like saying "American mountains". It is NOT the same as saying the "Rocky Mountains", as "Rocky" is not a geographical area (and thus "mountains" should be capitalized). The Himalayas are.
What are the three names the Himalayas are known by?
More than three - "Himvan", "Himvat", "Himachal" and "Himadri".
With Himalayas that makes five.
What other mountain ranges were formed like the Himalayas?
There are many mountain ranges like the Himalayas. Take a look at the link I have given.
Are the Himalayas and Mount Everest one of the seven wonders of the world?
Mount Everest is classed as one of the seven wonders of the world but the Himalayas is not.
What is the name of eastern ranges of Himalayas?
Siwalik Range , Singalila Range , Dawhill Range , Dongkia Range
