geomagnetic storm

noun

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The center has issued a strong geomagnetic storm watch, level G3 out of 5, for Dec. 31. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2024 According to the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the G3 (strong) geomagnetic storm will make the northern lights visible in 18 U.S. states, as far south as Iowa and Wisconsin. Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 The recent geomagnetic storm watch issued by NOAA is currently rated as a G1, indicating minor storm conditions. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024 That was most evident in May when a powerful geomagnetic storm unleashed spectacular views of the northern lights in parts of the country where auroras are not often visible. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for geomagnetic storm 

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of geomagnetic storm was in 1941

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“Geomagnetic storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geomagnetic%20storm. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.

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