geomagnetic storm

noun

: magnetic storm

Examples of geomagnetic storm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The 1859 Carrington Event, the strongest geomagnetic storm on record, disrupted telegraph systems around the world and pushed auroras from their usual high-latitude skies near the Arctic and Antarctic to locations as far south as the tropics. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 17 July 2026

No geomagnetic storm impacts, which can strengthen auroral showings, have been forecast. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

But conditions can change rapidly, with geomagnetic storm activity occurring earlier in the week. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026

Even during powerful geomagnetic storms, thick clouds can completely hide the display. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 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