How Were the Himalayas Formed? (And Are They Still Growing)
The Himalayas are an Asian mountain range, which includes the countries of Pakistan, Nepal, Afghanistan, Tibet, India, and Bhutan. The Himalayan mountain range includes Mt. Everest, the highest mountain on earth. The lofty Himalayas are among the most dramatic and visible creations of plate-tectonic forces. The Himalayas and Tibetan plateau trend east-west and stretch 2,900…