If the earthquakes south of India foretell of an new subduction zone forming there, eventually the Himalayas will gain a volcanic arc on top of the Tibetan Plateau.

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The formation of a subduction zone and a volcanic arc is a lengthy process that requires the convergence of two tectonic plates. The earthquakes south of India may indicate some movement of tectonic plates, but they do not necessarily lead to the formation of a new subduction zone. Additionally, the Tibetan Plateau is not an active volcanic region, and the formation of a volcanic arc on top of it would require significant changes in the underlying tectonic processes.

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