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Meaning
Noun
●
In Seismology:
The point on the
land
or water
surface
directly
above the focus, or
hypocentre
, of an earthquake.
●
In Military:
The point
on the surface
of the
earth
directly
above an
underground
explosion.
●
The
focal point
of any
activity
, especially if
dangerous
or destructive.
●
The
geographical
area in which an
ongoing
disaster
,
illness
,
crisis
, or other
destructive
event
is
currently
most severe.
Verb
●
Of an
earthquake
: to have its
epicentre
(at a
specified
location).
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Antonyms
Hypocentre
Related
Birthplace
Apex
Centre
Hub
Antipode
Heartland
Center
Epitome
Heart
Core
Aftermath
Pinnacle
Outskirts
Origin
Nadir
Earthquake
Vanguard
Cause
Root
Region
Area
Quake
Mecca
Centerpoint
Forefront
Hypocenter
Eruption
Beginning
Stronghold
Coast
Coastline
Centerpiece
Zenith
Outbreak
Source
Peak
Site
Focal Point
Capital City
Nerve Center
Cultural Centre
Crown Jewel
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