Epicentre: meaning, definitions and examples

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epicentre

 

[ หˆษ›pษชหŒsษ›ntษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geology

The epicentre is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake. It is where the seismic waves first reach the surface, making it a crucial location for understanding the impact of an earthquake. The strength of the earthquake is often greatest near the epicentre, leading to significant damage in nearby areas. Scientists use the epicentre's location to assess the magnitude and assess damage in surrounding regions.

Synonyms

center, focal point, nucleus

Examples of usage

  • The epicentre of the earthquake was located near the city center.
  • Emergency services focused their efforts on areas surrounding the epicentre.
  • Aftershocks often occur near the epicentre of the initial quake.

Translations

Translations of the word "epicentre" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น epicentro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‡เค‚เคฆเฅเคฐ เคฌเคฟเค‚เคฆเฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Epizentrum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ epicentrum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะฟั–ั†ะตะฝั‚ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ epicentrum

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้œ‡ๆบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉpicentre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ epicentro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท epikentre

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„์›์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑูƒุฒ ุงู„ุฒู„ุฒุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ epicentrum

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ epicentrum

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้œ‡ไธญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ epicenter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ epicentri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟะธั†ะตะฝั‚ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒžแƒ˜แƒชแƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ episentir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ epicentro

Word origin

The term 'epicentre' is derived from the Greek words 'epi,' meaning 'upon' or 'above,' and 'kentron,' meaning 'center.' This combined meaning refers to the location directly above where an earthquake originates below the Earthโ€™s surface, known as the focus or hypocenter. The use of 'epicentre' in seismology became more prominent after the development of seismographs in the 19th century. Seismographs allowed scientists to accurately measure seismic activity and locate the epicentres of earthquakes with increasing precision. It reflects the progress in understanding geological phenomena and has become a standard term in studies related to tectonic movements and seismic activity.

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