epicentres

/EH1 P AH0 S EH1 N T R Z/
noun
  1. 1

    The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.

  2. 2

    The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion.

  3. 3

    The focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive.

  4. 4

    The geographical area in which an ongoing disaster, illness, crisis, or other destructive event is currently most severe.

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