All You Need To Know About The Himalayas
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The Himalayas are the world's highest, youngest fold mountain range, formed by the Indian & Eurasian tectonic plates colliding.
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They separate the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau and house Mount Everest.
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They are Asia's "water tower," feeding major rivers, boasting immense biodiversity.
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The Himalayas also hold a deep spiritual significance for Hinduism and Buddhism.
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These growing mountains feature three parallel ranges (Greater, Lesser, Outer) and are a major global center for glaciers, ice, and adventure.
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The Himalayas stretch across India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Tibet, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
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They are the third-largest ice store after poles, with 15,000 glaciers (e.g., Siachen, Khumbu).
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They are the source of major rivers like the Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra, Mekong, Yellow, and Yangtze.
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