geomagnetic storm

noun

Examples of geomagnetic storm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Besides the clear weather and dark skies needed for peak aurora viewing, the chances grow over a larger area when the levels of geomagnetic storm activity are highest. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024 This comes following rare aurora sightings across the region starting Friday night due to severe geomagnetic storms that forecasters predicted would last through the weekend. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 12 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for geomagnetic storm 

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Word History

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 1 Jun. 2024.

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