Study challenges long-held view of Himalayas’ formation with radical new model

Scientists have proposed a groundbreaking new model for the Himalayas' formation, challenging the 100-year-old theory that crustal thickening alone created these towering mountains. Using complex simulations, researchers discovered a "crust-mantle-crust sandwich" structure likely supports the mountain range, rather than a single thick crustal layer. This new model better explains why the mountains maintain their height despite evidence suggesting an overly thick crust would be too weak.