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The Himalayan Mountain Range

 Himalayas are the tallest mountain range. They were formed 70 million years ago. The average height is around 20,000 feet above sea level. The mountains raise up about a half inch each year. They rise because as they are getting eroded, they get lighter which make then [|rise]. When they get eroded, the sediments get carried by rivers and streams into the Indian Ocean.

 Some Rivers and streams are created by melting glaciers. There are many glaciers in the Himalayas. They're a main fresh water source when they melt in the spring. The fresh water is very important to people who live in the forests. The forests are located in the valleys.



 The mountains according to Asians is called the "Roof of the world." People can almost reach gods on top and the god commute to the stars.

 The Himalayas have the tallest peaks in the world. Among them is the tallest mountain in the world called Mt. Everest. Mount Everest is 29,029 feet above sea level. Mount Everest touches the jet stream which caused snow to blow off the top. Many people attempt to climb the beast but 240 people have died from altitude sickness, freezing temperatures, and exhaustion.