Main Himalayan Thrust
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The Main Himalayan Thrust (MHT) is a décollement under the Himalaya Range. This thrust fault follows a NW-SE strike, reminiscent of an arc, and gently dips about 10 degrees towards the north, beneath the region. It is the largest active continental megathrust[1] fault in the world.[2]
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Main Himalayan Thrust | |
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Location | Himalayas |
Characteristics | |
Length | >2,000km |
Strike | northwest-southeast |
Tectonics | |
Status | Active |
Type | Thrust fault |
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