Cho La Pass in the Himalayas in Everest National Park, Nepal. The Himalayas were formed by the collision formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. (more) How Are Mountains Formed? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/How-Are-Mountains-Formed Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Mar 4, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot The most common and visible way mountains are formed is through the convergence of Earth’s tectonic plates. When two lithospheric plates collide, the immense pressure causes the crust to crumple and fold, creating mountain ranges. This process, called orogeny, results in the formation of long, linear mountain belts. The creation of the majestic Himalayas is one example of this process; it was formed as the Indian plate collided with the Eurasian plate, compressing and pushing up the continental crust of both plates to create some of the highest peaks on the planet (see also plate tectonics). Volcanic activity is another ...(100 of 354 words)

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