Benioff Zone
By Earthquake Hazards Program
2021 (approx.)
![A diagram with a labelled Benioff Zone beside red x's labelled as "earthquake focus" under an interaction of an oceanic and continental lithosphere.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/benioff_zone.gif?itok=taIVli4n)
Detailed Description
Cross-section of the Benioff zone resulting from a by the interaction of a downgoing oceanic crustal plate with a continental plate.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.