himalayas
New Insight Into The Formation Of Himalayas
The findings from a US-China research team show how the Indian and Asian continental plates interface, and challenge an earlier model for mountain building
Satellites Reveal The Secrets Of The Himalayas
Mineral ‘signatures’ seen from space have revealed where the Indian and Eurasian sub-continents collided to form the Himalayan mountain range.
Small Hydropower ‘Safer’ Than Big Dams In The Himalayas
Particularly in quake-prone areas like the Himalayas, smaller dams could be cheaper and safer.
Everest Glaciers May Vanish By 2100
Study predicts that greenhouse gases will cause a dramatic reduction in glaciers on Mount Everest, impacting more than a billion people living downsteam.
UN Law Can Help China And India Share Himalayan Waters
Joining the UN Convention on Watercourses could help China and India negotiate water sharing agreements.
Himalayas ‘Too Seismic’ For Big Dams
Scientists have raised concerns that the ambitious dam projects planned in the Himalayan region do not adequately account for seismic activity.
India And Asia Collided 10 Million Years Later Than Previously Thought
A new study suggests that the collision between India and Asia occurred only 40 million years ago - 10 million years later than previously thought.
Massive Earthquakes In The Himalayas Left Scars, Study
Scientists have discovered clear ground scars in the central Himalayas that were left by massive earthquakes.
