Microplate discovery dates birth of Himalayas
Monday, November 9, 2015 - 19:14
in Earth & Climate
An international team of scientists has discovered the first oceanic microplate in the Indian Ocean -- helping identify when the initial collision between India and Eurasia occurred, leading to the birth of the Himalayas. Scientists believe the collision occurred 47 million years ago when India and Eurasia initially smashed into each other.