Briefly explain the geological evolution of the Himalayas.
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The Himalayan mountain range and Tibetan plateau have formed as a result of the collision between the Indian Plate and Eurasian Plate which began 50 million years ago and continues today. ... These scraped-off sediments are what now form the Himalayan mountain range.
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The Himalayan ranges were formed when the Indian plate was driven northwards and pushed beneath the Eurasian Plate. With the advance of the Indian Plate towards the north, the Tethys started contracting about 65-70 million years ago. ... About 20-30 million years ago, the Himalayan ranges started emerging.
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