Discuss the differences between Eastern and Western HimalayasGS1GS1

Himalayas

Introduction

Himalayas were formed as a result of tectonic activity according to Plate Tectonic theory by Isler (1912), the Indo-Australian Plate had a youngest boundary with Eurasian Plate giving rise to one of the highest young fold mountains → the mighty Himalayas.

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Main Body

Himalayas are divided into various ranges. Certain differences exist between Eastern and Western Himalayas:

1Presence of valley - Western Himalayas consist of Trans-Himalayan which offer near the foothills cold desert of Ahuai Lam - Sinchan Glaciers area; Eastern Himalayas show the presence of trans-Himalayan

2Height of Mountains - Western Himalayan are high altitude three orbiting tundra ranges; Eastern Himalayas form in Alpine zone

3Shiwaliks - Western Himalayas have lowest range of Shiwaliks which occur in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh etc.; Eastern Himalayas also have relatively lower Shiwaliks

4Flora & Fauna - Western Himalayas show "Kharava - Saffron plantation" & home to snow leopard (esp Heavigun national Park); Eastern Himalayas show pines, oak & other flora plantations in Arunachal, home to Musk Deer, Lion, elephant (near Manas National Park in Assam)

5Bending of range - Western Himalayan bend at K2, bend at Nanga Parbat-Ravier on North-East; Eastern Himalayan bend at Namche-Barwa on South-East

6River & Drainage pattern - Western Himalaya have ephemeral glaciers like Siachen, Baltoro, Karakoram; Eastern Himalaya drainage patterns differ

This appears to be a continuation/repetition of content from page 3, containing similar information about Eastern and Western Himalayan differences, specifically regarding height, Shiwaliks, and Flora & Fauna.

Continuation of Himalayan comparison discussing height differences, Shiwaliks, flora & fauna, bending of ranges, and river drainage patterns between Eastern and Western Himalayas.

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Conclusion

Bestic different style Himalayas have major role to play in biodiversity conservation & Sustaining the human exploitation & human ecosystem services

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Diagram

Diagram showing Eastern & Western Himalayan divisions with labeled ranges and regions. Fig:3 Eastern & Western Himalayan differences

Systematic comparison of Eastern and Western Himalayas
Specific examples with geographic locations
Reference to plate tectonics theory
Mentions biodiversity conservation

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Kritika Chaudary

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Salient features of World's Physical Geography

Himalayan Mountain Range

Differences between Eastern and Western Himalayas

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