Tectonic Plate Collision
The formation of the Himalayas can be attributed to the collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Indian Subcontinent Impact
Around 50 million years ago, the Indian subcontinent began colliding with the Eurasian plate, initiating the uplift of the Himalayas.
Subduction and Crustal Compression
The Indian plate began to slide beneath the Eurasian plate as a result of the collision, which led to subduction.
Ongoing Geological Activity
The Himalayas are still actively rising today, primarily due to ongoing tectonic forces and the convergence of the two plates.
Sedimentary Rocks and Fossils
The Himalayas are made up of many different types of sedimentary rocks, which were all once a part of seabeds in the past.
Glacial Erosion
Over the course of millions of years, glaciers were an important factor in the formation of the Himalayas.
Influence of the Monsoon
Heavy rainfall in the region's monsoon climate has shaped the Himalayas through erosion and weathering.
Geographical Features
Mount Everest and the Ganges, Indus, and Brahmaputra rivers have shaped the Himalayas' landscape.