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Early warning

GCSE Geography · key term

Early warning

Definition

An alert issued after a hazard has been detected but before its effects reach some people.

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Edexcel GCSE Geography B · 1GB0

Paper 1

Revise: Management and Preparation for Tectonic Hazards

Edexcel Geography B past papers

Exam tips

1
Distinguish prediction from early warning: detecting an earthquake that has already started is not predicting it.

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Early warning — Edexcel GCSE Geography B Definition | GradeGen

Short-term relief