LONGITUDE? ATTITUDE

The Himalayas are still rising due to tectonic activity. Mountains with commitment issues.

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The Himalayas rise because the Indian Plate continues colliding with the Eurasian Plate. Uplift rates vary, but are often measured in millimeters per year, balanced partly by erosion.

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