seismogenic zone
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concept
A seismogenic zone is the portion of the Earth's crust or upper mantle where accumulated tectonic stress is released through brittle failure, generating earthquakes.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| seismotectonic structure | 1 |
Instances (2)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Transverse Ranges fault system | — |
| Benioff zone | seismotectonic structure |