geomagnetic storm

noun

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No geomagnetic storm impacts are expected Saturday following a moderate storm that was forecast Friday night. Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), G1 (minor) geomagnetic storms are expected through the rest of today, June 12, with G2 (moderate) geomagnetic storm conditions likely tonight into tomorrow, June 13. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026 Stronger geomagnetic storms increase the likelihood of auroras being visible closer to the equator. Connor Greene, Time, 8 June 2026 The concept, dubbed StormWall, uses computer simulations to show that reinforcing the magnetosphere could reduce the intensity of a major geomagnetic storm by more than half. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for geomagnetic storm

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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 14 Jun. 2026.

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