Geography A-Level
Benioff Zone
What Benioff Zone means in Geography A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Benioff Zone
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An inclined zone of earthquake activity that traces the path of a subducting tectonic plate into the mantle.
The inclined zone of seismic activity that reveals the path of a subducting plate into the mantle.
Topics that use Benioff Zone
- Tectonic Processes and Hazards (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using Benioff Zone in the exam
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