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The Himalayas

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The Ongoing Growth and Impact of the Himalayas

This chapter explores the geological process of plate subduction and land uplift in the Himalayas, affecting the region's young and growing mountains. The Himalayas influence local climate patterns by blocking cold winds, creating temperature differences, and playing a vital role in India's monsoon system that supports agriculture.

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