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Epicentre vs Hypocenter - What's the difference?

epicentre | hypocenter |

As nouns the difference between epicentre and hypocenter

is that epicentre is epicentre while hypocenter is (us).

epicentre

English

Alternative forms

* epicenter (US)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (seismology) The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.
  • (military) The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion.
  • (figuratively) The focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive.

    • Antonyms

    * hypocentre

    Hyponyms

    * ground zero

    Anagrams

    * British English forms ----

    hypocenter

    English

    Alternative forms

    * hypocentre

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (US)

    • Antonyms

    * epicenter

    Hyponyms

    * ground zero

    Anagrams

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