"Benioff zone" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Benioff zones [plural]
Etymology: Named after the discoverer, American seismologist Hugo Benioff Head templates: {{en-noun}} Benioff zone (plural Benioff zones)
  1. (geology) A deep level seismic zone on the line of subduction. This zone can be as deep as 700km. Wikipedia link: Benioff zone Categories (topical): Geology Synonyms: Wadati-Benioff zone

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