noun🔗ShareThe point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake."The town closest to the earthquake's epicentre experienced the most damage. "geologydisastergeographyenvironmentplacescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion.""The small town, though miles away, still felt the tremors because it was near the epicentre of the underground explosion." "geologydisasterenvironmentgeographyplacenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive."The epicentre of the school's drama club was the energetic, talented head of the group. "placedisastergeologygeographyeventsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe geographical area in which an ongoing disaster, illness, crisis, or other destructive event is currently most severe."The epicentre of the school's social media drama was the rumour about the new teacher. "geographydisastermedicineareaeventsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOf an earthquake: to have its epicentre (at a specified location)."The earthquake epicentered near a small town, causing widespread damage. "geologydisasterenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
