During Late Precambrian and the Palaeozoic, the Indian subcontinent, bounded to the north by the
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One of the most striking aspects of the Himalayan orogen is the lateral continuity of its major tectonic elements. The Himalaya is classically divided into four tectonic units that can be followed for more than 2400 km along the … See more

The modern day rate of convergence between the Indian and Eurasian plates is measured to be approximately 17 mm/yr. This convergence is accommodated through seismic activity in active fault zones. As … See more