geomagnetic storm

noun

Examples of geomagnetic storm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The geomagnetic storm on May 10 came from a series of at least seven CMEs launched by a blob of sunspots the size of 17 Earths. Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2024 The center issued a G-2, or moderate, geomagnetic storm watch for areas of the United States. Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 31 May 2024 As for the current conditions, moderate geomagnetic storm levels are possible from May 31 to June 1, according to the latest forecast from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center. Bill Chappell, NPR, 31 May 2024 The agency says a solar or geomagnetic storm is a disturbance of the Earth’s magnetosphere, the area around the planet controlled by its magnetic field. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 31 May 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 13 Jun. 2024.

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