geomagnetic storm

noun

Examples of geomagnetic storm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The stronger the geomagnetic storm, the farther south the northern lights can be seen, Macdonald said. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024 The agency previously forecast a weaker showing for aurora borealis through the weekend, though a minor geomagnetic storm—caused by a burst of energy and particles released by the sun—on Wednesday pushed the phenomenon farther south. Ty Roush, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 Solar storm watch for October 2024 Driving the news: NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center issued a rare G4 geomagnetic storm watch for Thursday and Friday. Kelly Tyko, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024 The May geomagnetic storm was a record-setting whopper, powerful enough to cause power grid irregularities and interference with GPS signals – even farming equipment. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for geomagnetic storm 

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

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