noun🔗ShareEpizentrumThe point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake."The news reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was only 10 miles from the city center. "Die Nachrichten berichteten, dass sich das Epizentrum des Erdbebens nur 10 Meilen vom Stadtzentrum entfernt befand.geologydisastergeographyworldChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEpizentrumThe point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion."The epicenter of the classroom's chaos was the loud argument between two students. "Das Epizentrum des Chaos im Klassenzimmer war der laute Streit zwischen zwei Schülern.geologydisasterpointareaplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrennpunkt, ZentrumThe focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive."During the family argument, the kitchen table became the epicenter of the shouting. "Während des Familienstreits wurde der Küchentisch zum Brennpunkt des Geschreis.disastergeologygeographyplaceeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEpizentrumThe geographical area in which an ongoing disaster, illness, crisis, or other destructive event is currently most severe."After the heavy rain, the town square became the epicenter of the flooding. "Nach dem starken Regen wurde der Marktplatz zum Epizentrum der Überschwemmung.disasterareageographyworldmedicinediseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDen Erdbebenherd habenOf an earthquake: to have its epicentre (at a specified location)."The earthquake epicenter was located near the small town, causing significant damage. "Das Erdbeben hatte seinen Herd in der Nähe der kleinen Stadt, was erhebliche Schäden verursachte.geologydisasterenvironmentgeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
