epicentres (0 synonym found)

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Definition of epicentres:

(n) : (seismology) The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.
(n) : (military) The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion.
(n) : (figuratively, proscribed) The geographical area in which an ongoing disaster, illness, crisis, or other destructive event is currently most severe.
(n) : (figuratively, proscribed) The focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive.
(v) : Of an earthquake: to have its epicentre (at a specified location).

Definition of epicentres:

(n) : (seismology) The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.
(n) : (military) The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion.
(n) : (figuratively, proscribed) The geographical area in which an ongoing disaster, illness, crisis, or other destructive event is currently most severe.
(n) : (figuratively, proscribed) The focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive.
(v) : Of an earthquake: to have its epicentre (at a specified location).

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