geomagnetic storm

noun

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But the agency is predicting no geomagnetic storm activity tonight, which means the auroral displays may not be as brilliant. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026 Forecasters are also warning of minor geomagnetic storms on Tuesday and early Wednesday morning, according to NOAA’s three-day forecast, likely caused by a coronal mass ejection or solar winds. Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 What to read next To have any realistic chance of seeing the northern lights during the eclipse, Earth would need to be in the grip of a severe geomagnetic storm. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026 On that note, a minor G1 geomagnetic storm is likely, giving skywatchers in northern states near the Canadian border a possible opportunity to witness the aurora borealis. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 July 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 25 Aug. 2026.

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