The Himalayas, one of the world's most impressive mountain ranges, were formed through a process that began millions of years ago. This geological drama started when the Indian tectonic plate, once separated from Asia by a vast ocean, drifted northward at a remarkable pace of around 15 centimeters per year. Eventually, about 50 million years ago, the Indian plate collided with the Eurasian plate, setting in motion an epic geological event. As these massive plates crashed into each other, the Ear