Main Himalayan Thrust
| Main Himalayan Thrust | |
|---|---|
| Location | Himalayas |
| Characteristics | |
| Length | >2,000km |
| Strike | northwest-southeast |
| Tectonics | |
| Status | Active |
| Type | Thrust fault |
The Main Himalayan Thrust (MHT) is a décollement under the Himalaya Range. This thrust fault follows a northwest-southeast strike, reminiscent of an arc, and gently dips about 10 degrees towards the north, beneath the region. It is the largest active continental megathrust fault in the world.