Definition of "epicentre" []

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

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• "Sudan advised Kampala to evacuate its nationals from a zone it called the epicentre of civil war."
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