noun🔗ShareÉpicentreThe 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. "La ville la plus proche de l'épicentre du séisme a subi le plus de dégâts.geologydisastergeographyenvironmentplacescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉpicentreThe 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." "La petite ville, bien que distante de plusieurs kilomètres, a quand même ressenti les tremblements car elle était proche de l'épicentre de l'explosion souterraine.geologydisasterenvironmentgeographyplacenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉpicentre, foyerThe 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. "L'épicentre du club de théâtre de l'école était le chef de groupe énergique et talentueux.placedisastergeologygeographyeventsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉpicentreThe 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. "L'épicentre du drame des réseaux sociaux de l'école était la rumeur concernant le nouveau professeur.geographydisastermedicineareaeventsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAvoir son épicentreOf an earthquake: to have its epicentre (at a specified location)."The earthquake epicentered near a small town, causing widespread damage. "Le tremblement de terre a eu son épicentre près d'une petite ville, causant des dégâts importants.geologydisasterenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading