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1. Himalayas

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   Glaciation and Hydrology
   The Himalayas serve as the primary source for some of Asia's largest and most vital river systems, often referred to as the "Third Pole" due to its vast ice reserves. Key river systems originating here include the Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra, Yangtze, and Mekong. These rivers collectively support billions of people.
   The glaciers themselves behave erratically. While global warming trends affect their mass balance, the primary driver for glacial retreat in the Himalay…

2. Tibet

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   The Tibetan Plateau covers approximately $2.5$ million square kilometers. Its average elevation exceeds 4,500 meters ($14,800 \text{ feet}$) above sea level. The plateau is bordered by immense mountain ranges, most notably the Himalayas to the south, which contain Mount Everest (Sagarmatha/Chomolungma).
   The climate of Tibet is predominantly alpine, characterized by low atmospheric pressure and intense solar radiation. Temperatures fluctuate wildly, leading to the characteristic phenomenon where rocks absorb more warmth from the sun than the s…