Benioff zone

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Benioff zone

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Etymology

Named after the discoverer, American seismologist Hugo Benioff

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.

Synonyms

• Wadati-Benioff zone