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Wadati-Benioff zones

Wadati-Benioff zones is the plural of Wadati-Benioff zone.

Meaning of Wadati-Benioff zone

Noun

Wadati-Benioff zone (plural Wadati-Benioff zones)

  1. A deep-level seismic zone on the line of subduction where earthquakes occur.
    Synonyms:
    Benioff zone

Questions about Wadati-Benioff zones

What is Wadati-Benioff zones the plural of?
Wadati-Benioff zones is the plural of Wadati-Benioff zone.

Words near Wadati-Benioff zones in the dictionary

  1. Wadalba
  2. wadalite
  3. Wadas
  4. Wadases
  5. Wadati-Benioff zone
  6. Wadati-Benioff zones
  7. Wadawurrung
  8. Wadbilliga
  9. Wadborough
  10. wadcutter
  11. wadcutters

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