write charesteristics of alps and himalayan mountains
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Characteristics of Himalayan mountains
The most characteristic features of the Himalayas are their great height, complex geologic structure, snowcapped peaks, large valley glaciers, deep river gorges, and rich vegetation
characteristics of alps
The Alps are a crescent shaped geographic feature of central Europe that ranges in an 800 km (500 mi) arc (curved line) from east to west and is 200 km (120 mi) in width. The mean height of the mountain peaks is 2.5 km (1.6 mi).
Width: 250 km (160 mi)
Range coordinates: 46°30′N 09°19′E / 46.500°N 9.317°E Coordinates: 46°30′N ...
Orogeny: Alpine orogeny
Area: 200,000 km2 (77,000 sq mi)
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