The Australian continent is moving north at a rate of 7 cm per year due to plate tectonics, posing a risk to the region. Scientists predict that this gradual shift will lead to a collision with Asia in the distant future, altering ecosystems and potentially reshaping biodiversity.
Australia’s unique species, such as kangaroos and platypuses, will be affected by the merging of landmasses. The continent’s movement is already impacting modern navigation systems, requiring continuous adjustments to satellite mapping and aviation data.
The Indo-Australian Plate’s movement toward Asia could influence regional seismic activity over time, although its direct impact on India and Pakistan remains uncertain. Experts predict that in millions of years, Australia’s collision with Asia will form new mountain ranges and alter coastlines, a slow process unfolding over geological timescales.
Source: https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/science-technology/india-pakistan-at-risk-australias-collision-with-asia-will-form-new-mountain-ranges-and-alter-coastlines-8750670