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New research suggests the Indian Plate may be splitting apart beneath the Himalayas, challenging long-held theories about continental collisions.
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Himalayas, South Asia, Tibet
Who
scientists, Douwe van Hinsbergen, Anne Meltzer, researchers
What
New research suggests the Indian Plate may be splitting apart beneath the Himalayas, challenging long-held theories about continental collisions.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:13:11 GMT · 5h 34m ago
Where
Himalayas, South Asia, Tibet ·
Why
This tearing, or delamination, offers fresh insights into how the world's tallest mountain range continues to evolve and what that could mean for future earthquake risks.
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This discovery could reshape the understanding of seismic hazards in the Himalayan region and worldwide, as it challenges the assumption that continental plates remain largely intact during collisions.
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