geomagnetic storm

noun

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The aurora was likely much more active Saturday night due to the presence of a geomagnetic storm, NOAA said, but several states in the Upper Midwest and Alaska could still see auroral activity on Sunday night. Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025 About a year ago in May 2024, a historically powerful geomagnetic storm was responsible for some reports of power grid irregularities and interference with GPS signals – even farming equipment. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 June 2025 Coronal mass ejections can also disrupt radio and satellite communications, and can also cause geomagnetic storms on Earth. Kerry Breen june 18, CBS News, 18 June 2025 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has issued a geomagnetic storm warning. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for geomagnetic storm

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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 3 Aug. 2025.

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