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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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There is no Mount Himalaya. The Himalayas are a chain of mountains.
What jobs do people in the himalayas have?
They all either work in tourism the mountains bring or work for a tree cutting company called 'Hequiche' Dn
What is the height of the himalayas?
The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world. Over 30 peaks in the Himalayas are over 24,000 ft/7315m high
What mountain range lays between India and China?
The Himalayan Mountain Range separates the two nations.
The map here shows the physical features of South East Asia. It also shows the modern outlines of countries in this area. The Himalayan Mountains are the highest mountain range in the world. Mountain ranges often form natural boundaries between countries. The Himalayas form a border between China and many other countries, including India.
Can you get snowstorms and blizzards in the Himalayas?
Yes. Snowstorms and blizzards are a common threat to life for people living in and visiting the Himalayas.
How have the Himalayas mountains affected India and Pakistan?
Provided good soil for the development of agriculture.
How did the Himalayas get their name?
The name Himalayas translates to Treasure of Five Jewels, and was named thus because of their immense size and a way to secure the miraculous creation in the "Wonders of the World" list as the best of the 5 (at the time other "wonders" had not been discovered) wonders. This is a load of crap but i hope it makes those who really know chuckle a bit lol I'm bored.
Why do many earthquakes but few volcanic eruptions occur in the himalaya?
This is because the Himalaya Mountains are a result of continent-continent collision and vulcanism in destructive boundaries results from subduction of oceanic plates. As the Indo-australian plate continues to collide with the Eurasian plate, subduction is no longer possible. The resulting stresses are relieved mostly from very large strike-slip faults. This results in much seismic activity, or earthquakes.
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More earthquakes and few volcanic eruptions occur in the Himalayas because volcanoes mostly occur when there is a transform boundary and subduction takes place between an oceanic plate and a continental plate. When the oceanic plate goes under the continental plate, subduction, the cool water from the ocean lowers the melting point of the rock it is under and allows magma to form easily. Then the magma rises upward(when magma is less dense than the rock surrounding it, it rises) and eventually goes through the surface creating a volcanic eruption.
Where are the Carpathian mountains located?
The Carpathian Mountains is a 932 mile (1,500 kilometer) mountain chain which stretches through Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Ukraine, Romania, and Serbia.
Could the Himalaya mountains be formed into a continental-continental convergence?
The Himalayas are formed from a continental to continental plate convergence.
The mountain has three peaks: southern (6,660 metres, 21,850 ft), central (6,310 metres, 20,700 ft), and northern (6,450 metres, 21,160 ft). The two higher peaks were climbed earlier than the harder central peak, which was first climbed in a 2001 solo ascent by Valery Babanov,[4] and for a second and third time in 2006. The Shark's Fin route up the central peak of the mountain has a reputation among mountaineers as one of the hardest routes in the world. It was first climbed in October 2011 by a team consisting of Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, and Renan Ozturk.
What river has its source in the Himalayas and flows into Pakistan?
The Indus River begins in Tibet and flows south through much of Pakistan before reaching the Arabian Sea (arm of the Indian Ocean).
What is the most common sport?
Soccer is quite the popular sport. Everyone in the world gets to play it and I wouldn't blame it for being the most common. Although the WWE is quite popular.
In the Himalayas a small goat starting with a 'c'?
It is a cripa hipa
Person 2: Everyone, it is not a cripa hipa, this person has made this up, I have checked. It is a cashmere goat.
you are wrong person 2 it is a cripa hipa or an arthritis goat
I'm not sure what planet this guy's from. The usual term is TAHR. Check it out - google it!
Why does Mt. Everest grow every year?
It continues to grow because the Eurasia plate and the Indian plate are constantly converging( moving together), forming the Himalayas.
What do you call Himalayan Mountain guides?
I believe sherpa, in uncapitalized form is usually accepted. The Sherpa people of Nepal are the most well known Himalayan guides.
What are the good impacts of tourism in the Himalayas?
There are not many, I suppose it injects money into the economy of the locals. Even though most tourists who go there use big-time foreign companies who keep the money for themselves. There really isn't much you can say is positive, the HImalayas really should just be left alone.
Who lives in Himalayas and popularly known as Barasingha?
I live in himalayas known as ''bharahsingha''
What are Bamboo eaters of the Himalayas?
Bamboo eaters of the Himalayas typically refer to various species of animals that primarily consume bamboo as their main food source. Notably, the red panda is one of the most recognized bamboo eaters in this region, relying heavily on bamboo for sustenance. Other animals, like certain species of monkeys and insects, also feed on bamboo, which grows abundantly in the Himalayan forests. These animals have adapted to thrive in the unique ecological conditions of the Himalayas, showcasing the importance of bamboo in their diets and habitats.
Tourism on K2, the world's second-highest mountain, is relatively limited compared to other peaks like Everest due to its challenging climbing conditions and high risk. The climbing season is short, typically from late June to early August, and requires advanced mountaineering skills. Despite these challenges, it attracts experienced climbers and adventure seekers looking for a more remote and less commercialized experience. Overall, while tourism is growing, it remains niche and primarily focused on serious mountaineers.
What fraction formed the Himalayas?
The Himalayas were formed primarily by the tectonic collision between the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate, which began around 50 million years ago. This collision caused the Earth's crust to buckle and fold, leading to the uplift of the mountain range. The process is ongoing, meaning the Himalayas continue to rise today, making them one of the youngest mountain ranges in the world.
