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AnnyKZ [126]
3 years ago
6

What is the Wadati-Benioff zone?

Geography
1 answer:
34kurt3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

It is the planar zone of seismicity increasing with depth with increased distance from the trench.

Explanation:

Wadati - Benioff zone -

The planar zone of the seismicity corresponding  to the down - going slab in the subduction region .

The term was given by Hugo Benioff  and Kiyoo Wadati , hence is named after these two seismologists .

It is the planar zone of the seismicity increasing with depth with the increased distance from the trench .

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