The drift continues and is the cause of the frequent earthquakes in the Himalayan region. Crossing the Himalayas by the dip of the Zoji-la, the crest-line of the range remains at a relatively modest level, the highest peaks near the pass being little more than 5000–5500 m above sea level.
The drift continues and is responsible for frequent earthquakes in the Himalayan region. When crossing the Himalayas through the dip of the Zoji-la, the crest-line remains at a moderate height; the highest peaks near the pass are only about 5000–5500 meters above sea level.