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Epicenter
The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.
📖 Definitions of "Epicenter"
noun
- 1
The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.
- 2
The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion.
- 3
The focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive.
- 4
The geographical area in which an ongoing disaster, illness, crisis, or other destructive event is currently most severe.
verb
- 1
Of an earthquake: to have its epicentre (at a specified location).
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