Wadati-Benioff zone en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after the two independent discoverers: the Japanese seismologist Kiyoo Wadati, and the American seismologist Hugo Benioff
Meanings
- A deep-level seismic zone on the line of subduction where earthquakes occur.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadati-Benioff zones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |