Himalayas | Definition, Location, History, Countries, Mountains, Map, & Facts | Britannica
a
Two plates diverge, thus creating an open tunnel to the liquid mantle on the surface, the upwelling of the liquid rock creating the mountain ranges
b
Two plates of different density converge, causing large volcanic activity which throws liquid rock materials into the air, that will fall down and collect and harden to create the mountains
c
Two plates of almost equal density converge and, instead of subducting under one another, they uplift into a mountain.
d
Two plates of almost equal density slip past/transform one another, creating seismic waves that tear the ground up and create the mountain ranges
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c: Two plates of almost equal density converge and, instead of subducting under one another, they uplift into a mountain.
In the case of the Himalayas, they were formed by the collision of the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate, both of which are of relatively similar density. This collision caused the crust to buckle and fold, leading to the uplift of the Himalayan mountain range. This process is known as continental collision.
