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

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Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (seismology) The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.
  • (military) The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion.
  • (figuratively, proscribed) The focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive.
  • (figuratively, proscribed) The geographical area in which an ongoing disaster, illness, crisis, or other destructive event is currently most severe.
  • [Verb]
  • Of an earthquake: to have its epicentre (at a specified location).

Practice Nearby Words

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