Question

Define the theory of plate tectonics how has their movement resulted in the formation of himalayas

Answer 1

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According to the theory of plates tectonics the crust of the earth has been formed out of 7 major and some minor plates result in building up stresses within the plates and continental rocks above ..... the formation of Himalayas is also the result of this movement of plates.

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Answer 2

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Explanation:

According to this theory, the crust of the earth has been formed out of seven major and some minor plates. The movement of the plates results in the building up of stresses within the plates and the continental rocks above, leading to folding, faulting and volcanic activity.

Geologists claim that a sea was located where the Himalayas now stand. Internal and external changes of Earth’s crust occurred. It is said that one of the crustal plates, called the Indo- Australian plate, separated from the super-continent named Gondwanaland. It drifted slowly towards the north to collide with the Eurasian plate five million years ago. The northern edge of the Indo- Australian plate was pushed beneath the Eurasian plate. After the collision of these two plates, the sedimentary rocks of enclosed ocean folded to form the Himalayas.