geomagnetic storm

noun

: magnetic storm

Examples of geomagnetic storm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During a March 1989 geomagnetic storm, people witnessed spectacular auroras as far south as Texas, while rapid changes in magnetic fields contributed to the collapse of the Hydro-Québec power system. — Mark Moldwin, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026

The satellite was launched into a highly elliptical orbit above Earth in May and is a collaboration between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences to study solar and geomagnetic storms and space weather. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026

Tracks a major geomagnetic storm The researchers tested the sensor beyond the subway demonstration. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center is forecasting G1, or minor, geomagnetic storm conditions as solar activity increases overnight. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for geomagnetic storm

• hydatidiform
• brainstorm
• conform
• deform
• firestorm
• hailstorm
• inform
• landform
• lukewarm
• perform
• planform
• platform