magnetic storm
noun
: a marked temporary disturbance of the earth's magnetic field held to be related to sunspots
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These flares are often associated with solar magnetic storms known as coronal mass ejections and can sometimes be as strong as a billion hydrogen bombs.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 June 2025
These magnetic storms can occasionally be intense enough to interfere with the operation of high-voltage electricity lines.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Apr. 2020
Northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, occur when solar activity, such as solar flares or coronal mass ejections, triggers magnetic storms.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 June 2025
That was caused by two coronal mass ejections resulting in a magnetic storm.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 26 May 2025
Northern lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, occur when solar activity, such as solar flares or coronal mass ejections, causes magnetic storms.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 May 2025
The intensity of these magnetic storms could impact us energetically, potentially heightening our emotional sensitivity, but there is no guarantee.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, occur when solar activity — such as solar flares or coronal mass ejections — causes magnetic storms.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
And so the regions of the country with more of these conducting-type rocks will be more resilient to a magnetic storm.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Apr. 2020
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 June 2025
These magnetic storms can occasionally be intense enough to interfere with the operation of high-voltage electricity lines.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Apr. 2020
Northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, occur when solar activity, such as solar flares or coronal mass ejections, triggers magnetic storms.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 June 2025
That was caused by two coronal mass ejections resulting in a magnetic storm.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 26 May 2025
Northern lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, occur when solar activity, such as solar flares or coronal mass ejections, causes magnetic storms.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 May 2025
The intensity of these magnetic storms could impact us energetically, potentially heightening our emotional sensitivity, but there is no guarantee.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, occur when solar activity — such as solar flares or coronal mass ejections — causes magnetic storms.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
And so the regions of the country with more of these conducting-type rocks will be more resilient to a magnetic storm.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Apr. 2020
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“Magnetic storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnetic%20storm. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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