Benioff
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The Benioff earthquake illustrated the complexity of seismic activity along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Definition:A specific type of deep-seated earthquake occurring at subduction zones.
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Example:The Benioff zone was crucial in understanding how subduction zones initiate earthquakes.
Definition:In seismology, the zone on the oceanic lithosphere beneath a subduction zone where the upper plate overrides and rocks the lower plate.
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