Geological structure
An immense elevated region north of the Himalaya, thickened and raised by the continuing collision of India with Eurasia. Its average elevation exceeds the summits of most mountains outside the great ranges.
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The Tibetan Plateau has an average elevation of about 4,600 metres, higher than all the peaks in the Alps except Mont Blanc and Monte Rosa.
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Evidence: Kious 1996 Primary authority
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