hypocentre

/ˈhaɪpoʊˌsentər/ /ˈhɪpoʊˌsentər/

Meanings

noun

The focus of an earthquake, directly under the epicentre.

Examples :

"Seismologists calculated the earthquake's hypocentre to be 10 kilometers below the town, directly beneath the area where the shaking was strongest. "

noun

The point on the surface below an atmospheric explosion; ground zero

Examples :

"The scientists carefully studied the area directly below the atmospheric test, mapping the destruction radiating out from the hypocentre. "

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Related Words

epicentre noun

/ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə/ /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ/

The 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. "

scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

destruction noun

/ˌdɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/

The act of destroying.

"The destruction of the condemned building will take place at noon."

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

radiating verb

/ˈreɪdiˌeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈreɪdiˌeɪɾɪŋ/

To extend, send or spread out from a center like radii.

"The sun was radiating warmth throughout the entire park. "

atmospheric adjective

/ˌætməsˈfɛrɪk/ /ˌætməˈsfɪrɪk/

Of, relating to, produced by, or coming from the atmosphere.

"The atmospheric pressure in the classroom was tense after the surprise announcement. "

directly adverb

/daɪˈɹɛk(t)li/

In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.

"The path from the school to my house goes directly through the park. "

strongest adjective

/ˈstɹɑŋɡəst/ /ˈstɹɒŋɡəst/ /ˈstɹɔŋɡəst/

Capable of producing great physical force.

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

kilometers noun

/kɪˈlɑːmɪtərz/ /kəˈlɑːmɪtərz/ /ˈkɪləˌmiːtərz/ /kəˈlɒmɪtərz/

(official BIPM spelling, Australian, New Zealand, Irish, Indian and South African spelling) An SI unit of length equal to 103 metres. Symbol: km

"The school is two kilometers from my house, so I usually take the bus. "

explosion noun

/ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ /ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/

A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical.)

"The firework display ended with a spectacular explosion of color and sound. "

earthquake noun

/ˈɜːθkweɪk/ /ˈɝθkweɪk/

A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults.

"The earthquake shook the school building during recess, causing some minor damage. "

calculated verb

/ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/

To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

"Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places."