"Study Reveals India's Emerging Geographical Division"

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"Study Reveals India's Emerging Geographical Division"
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A new study suggests that the Indian Continental Plate may be splitting into two layers horizontally, potentially explaining the formation of the Tibetan Plateau. Researchers observed differing levels of helium in Tibetan springs, indicating that the plate may be delaminating, with the higher section contributing to Tibet's high altitude. This discovery challenges previous understanding of continental behavior and has significant implications for solid earth science.

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