The Himalayas, which are relatively young fold mountains, were formed when two tectonic plates collided. They are one of the five major physical divisions of India. In addition to acting as a protective barrier for India’s borders, the Himalayas also separate the Tibetan Plateau in the north from the Indian subcontinent in the south.
The process of their formation began millions of years ago when the Indian Plate crashed into the Eurasian (Asian) Tectonic Plate. Here’s a detailed look at the key events that led to the formation of the Himalayas:
The Himalayas are divided into three main parts based on their latitudinal extent.
This range is the southernmost part of the Himalayas, situated between the Middle Himalayas to the north and the Indo-Gangetic Plains to the south. Key points include:
The Himalayas make a sharp turn to the south near the Dihang Gorge due to the Syntaxial Bend, leading to the Purvanchal region. This region stretches from Arunachal Pradesh in the north to Mizoram in the south and forms part of India’s border with Myanmar.
The Himalayas are divided into four regional divisions based on their longitudinal extent:
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