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epicentre

/ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə/ /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ/

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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 town closest to the earthquake's epicentre experienced the most damage. "

Die Stadt, die dem Epizentrum des Erdbebens am nächsten lag, erlitt die größten Schäden.

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noun

Epizentrum

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

Examples :

""The small town, though miles away, still felt the tremors because it was near the epicentre of the underground explosion." "

Die kleine Stadt, obwohl Meilen entfernt, spürte immer noch die Erschütterungen, weil sie sich in der Nähe des Epizentrums der unterirdischen Explosion befand.

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noun

Brennpunkt, Zentrum

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

Examples :

"The epicentre of the school's drama club was the energetic, talented head of the group. "

Der Brennpunkt des Schultheaterclubs war der energiegeladene, talentierte Leiter der Gruppe.

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noun

Epizentrum, Brennpunkt

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

Examples :

"The epicentre of the school's social media drama was the rumour about the new teacher. "

Das Epizentrum des Social-Media-Dramas der Schule war das Gerücht über den neuen Lehrer.

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verb

Den Epizentrum haben

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

Examples :

"The earthquake epicentered near a small town, causing widespread damage. "

Das Erdbeben hatte sein Epizentrum in der Nähe einer kleinen Stadt und verursachte weitverbreitete Schäden.

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