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epicenter

/ˈɛpɪˌsɛntər/ /ˈiːpɪˌsɛntər/

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noun

Epizentrum

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

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Epizentrum

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

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Brennpunkt, Zentrum

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

Examples :

"During the family argument, the kitchen table became the epicenter of the shouting. "

Während des Familienstreits wurde der Küchentisch zum Brennpunkt des Geschreis.

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noun

Epizentrum

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

Examples :

"After the heavy rain, the town square became the epicenter of the flooding. "

Nach dem starken Regen wurde der Marktplatz zum Epizentrum der Überschwemmung.

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verb

Den Erdbebenherd haben

Of an earthquake: to have its epicentre (at a specified location).

Examples :

"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.

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