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Himalayan mountain ranges

The Himalayan mountain range is a vast, towering chain in Asia that stretches across several countries, including Nepal, India, Bhutan, and China. It formed over millions of years as the Indian tectonic plate collided with the Eurasian plate, pushing the Earth's crust upward. This collision created some of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest. The Himalayas influence the climate and weather patterns of the region and are home to diverse ecosystems and cultures. They also act as a natural barrier, separating the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau.