geomagnetic storm

noun

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The agency’s three-day forecast indicates a minor geomagnetic storm, measured at a value of up to G2 on a scale of G1 to G5. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025 In May 2024, a powerful coronal mass ejection brought the strongest geomagnetic storm in over 20 years to Earth. Kerry Breen june 18, CBS News, 18 June 2025 The northern lights are slated to be visible in states from Idaho to New York on the night of Saturday, June 14 as a geomagnetic storm watch was issued, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 June 2025 That means chances are favorable for geomagnetic storms that lead to widespread sightings of the northern lights in the near future. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for geomagnetic storm

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 1 Jul. 2025.

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