Kiyoo Wadati

Kiyoo Wadati was a Japanese geophysicist known for his significant contributions to understanding earthquakes and the Earth's structure. He developed the Wadati-Benioff zone concept, which describes the area where earthquakes occur in descending tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface. This concept helped scientists identify the boundaries of tectonic plates and understand subduction zones, where one plate moves under another. Wadati's research improved our knowledge of seismic activity, aiding in earthquake prediction and risk assessment, ultimately enhancing our ability to safeguard communities from seismic hazards.