geomagnetic storm

noun

Examples of geomagnetic storm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In order to see them in lower-latitude states like Hawaii – where sightings were reported this weekend – the geomagnetic storm has to be particularly extreme. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024 Aside from the natural wonder, the geomagnetic storm also affected broadband and GPS satellites in orbit. Passant Rabie / Gizmodo, Quartz, 13 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 29 May. 2024.

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