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It is the area of deep earthquake activity that follows the subducting oceanic plate as it grinds its way toward the mantle. The eartquake zones are called Benioff-Wadati zones, after Hugo Benioff, who discovered them in the 1950s
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∙ 8y agoA Benioff zone is a deep level seismic zone on the line of subjunction, which can be as deep as 700 kilometres.
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When Benioff zones are plotted on a map they show what?
they show that you need to get a life mate, peace out.
What do these things have in common Paleomagnetism seafloor spreading Pangaea Benioff zones transform faults fracture zones seamount chains Pacific hotspots?
earthquake
A composite volcano is most likely to form where?
Composite volcanoes most often form near subduction zones.
What are the two most common climate zones found near the equator in Africa?
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Where are composite volcanoes usually found-?
in the north pole during the winter months.
What did the pattern of earthquakes in the wadati-Benioff seafloor zones show?
Slabs of ocean floor return to the mantle in subduction zones
When Benioff zones are plotted on a map they show what?
they show that you need to get a life mate, peace out.
What did the pattern of earthquakes in the wadati-benioff seafloor zones show scientists?
Slabs of ocean floor return to the mantle in subduction zones
What do these things have in common Paleomagnetism seafloor spreading Pangaea Benioff zones transform faults fracture zones seamount chains Pacific hotspots?
earthquake
A composite volcano is most likely to form where?
Composite volcanoes most often form near subduction zones.
When did Hugo Benioff die?
Hugo Benioff died in 1968.
What are the two most common climate zones found near the equator in Africa?
Jo................................moma
Where is andesitic magma found?
Andesite can be found around volcanoes with magma of intermediate composition, usually near subduction zones.
When was Marc Benioff born?
Marc Benioff was born on 1964-09-25.
Where are composite volcanoes usually found-?
in the north pole during the winter months.
What is the birth name of David Benioff?
David Benioff's birth name is David Friedman.
Where are the three climate zones located?
polar zone ~ is found North and south polesMountain zone~ is found near the EurasiaTemperate zone ~ is found near the EurasiaTropical zone~ is found near South America
