Gadgets: Himalayas Mountain Range Formation Could Have Destroyed 30 Percent of Continental Crust, Says Study

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Himalayas Mountain Range Formation Could Have Destroyed 30 Percent of Continental Crust, Says Study

A study published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters has found that up to 30% of Earth's continental crust may have been lost to the mantle during the formation of the Himalayas. Researchers from Monash University used a model to calculate crustal loss, revealing similar patterns in the European Alps and Zagros Mountains. The research highlights the significant ro...

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