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Geologists believe the Himalaya Mountains are rising primarily due to the ongoing collision between the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate. This tectonic activity causes immense pressure and uplift, resulting in the formation and continuous elevation of the mountain range. Additionally, erosion and sediment deposition play a role in shaping the landscape, but the dominant factor in their rise is the tectonic forces at play.
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Why do you think the ancient people of India believed the Himalayas were scared mountains?
because the himalaya's is very high mountain.
Who climb the himalaya?
I dont think nyone has climbed all the mountains in he Himalayas, the Himalayas is a large mountain range.
What is land rising high above the land around it called?
Land rising high above the land around it is called a mountain.
Where himalaya is placed?
i think alaska
How do geologists think earths atmosphere formed?
how do geologists think earths atmosphere is formed
Which of the following is a precious stone?
I think that is himalaya.
Most geologists think that the movement of earths plates caused by?
Geologists have hypothesized that the movement of tectonic plates is related to convection currents in the earth's mantle. Convection currents describe the rising, spread, and sinking of gas, liquid, or molten material caused by the application of heat.
An area where several great mountains come together in central Asia?
The Pamir Mountains, also known as the "Roof of the World," are a mountain range located in central Asia where several impressive peaks converge, including Peak Lenin, Kongur Tagh, and Ismoil Somoni Peak. This region is renowned for its rugged terrain and high peaks, making it a popular destination for mountaineers and adventure seekers.
What country borders India on the northwest?
Nepal is the country to the northeast of India. There is an area of India extending easterly between Bhutan and Bangladesh, but I think Nepal is the correct answer.
What do geologists think happened after the last ice age?
After the last ice age, known as the Pleistocene Epoch, geologists believe that the Earth warmed, causing the ice to melt and the glaciers to retreat. This led to rising sea levels and the formation of many of the landscapes and features we see today. Additionally, it triggered the end of the ice age and the beginning of the current epoch, the Holocene.
What do geologists think causes earths plates to move?
The movement of the Earth's plates is known as plate tectonics. Geologists think the plates move due to a build up of extreme heat in the Earth's crust.
When was Esperanza Rising published?
Esperanza Rising was published in 2000 i think :b-
