dei6 zan3 jyu6 bou3地震預報地震预报
Jyutpingdei6 zan3 jyu6 bou3
Yaledeih jan yuh bou
Definition
Earthquake prediction or forecasting.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in scientific or news contexts rather than casual daily conversation. It specifically refers to the act of predicting an earthquake before it happens, which is distinct from earthquake alerts issued after seismic activity is detected. In Hong Kong, the term is most frequently encountered in reports concerning the Hong Kong Observatory.
Examples
Has the Observatory ever issued an earthquake forecast?
Scientists say earthquake forecasting is still very difficult to achieve.
Related words
Common phrases
issue an earthquake forecast
earthquake forecasting system
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