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Synonyms for epicenter


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ep-uh-sen-ter
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛp əˌsɛn tər

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Définition of epicenter

Origin :
  • 1887, from Modern Latin epicentrum (1879 in geological use); see epi- + center. Related: Epicentral (1866).
  • As in nerve center : noun center of activity
Example sentences :
  • The ground motion near the epicenter was so violent that the tops of some trees were snapped off.
  • Extract from : « Earthquakes » by Kaye M. Shedlock
  • The location of an earthquake is commonly described by the geographic position of its epicenter and by its focal depth.
  • Extract from : « Earthquakes » by Kaye M. Shedlock
  • The Santa Cruz mountains suffered little damage from the seismic waves, even though they were close to the epicenter.
  • Extract from : « Earthquakes » by Kaye M. Shedlock
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