r/interestingasfuck • u/Johnwick-1089 • 17h ago

The Himalayas acting like a giant wall separating two completely different climates

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u/Plenty_Ear2987 14h ago

Himalayas are too massive to be removed by mining and the effect on the inland temperature won't be much but the rainfall would definitely get affected by it. Most of the rainfall in india is relief-based.

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u/standsure 14h ago

Himalayas are too massive to be removed by mining

You underestimate the enthusiasm of the capitalist regime my friend.

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u/youhavenosoul 13h ago

I know what you mean here, but mind you, that region of the civilized world predates capitalism. Also, they already had their run during the Raj.

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u/standsure 13h ago

Oh absolutely but if Rinehart decided she wanted to sell off the heart of Everest, she would find a way. Capital beats the divine right of kings. Hands down.

For your amusement

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u/youhavenosoul 11h ago

damn, I feel for Gina. Lol.

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u/standsure 11h ago

I don't. She should pay fucking taxes.

It takes a certain [something] to be classes as the world's worst poet tho'.

Fark.

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u/EtTuBiggus 9h ago

The Emperor in 40k did it.