geomagnetic storm

noun

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Northern and southern lights The sun is expected to churn out more eruptions in 2026 that could lead to geomagnetic storms here on Earth, giving rise to stunning aurora. Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025 The center said a minor geomagnetic storm is forecast due to effects from the sun and strong solar winds. James Powel, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025 Solar activity surrounding this strongest flare led to back-to-back G5 (extreme) geomagnetic storms around Halloween 2003, bringing auroras down to low latitudes during the strongest event in recent decades — two years into the solar cycle's declining phase. Ryan French, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2025 The center has provided critical research on long-term atmospheric changes, global warming, air pollution, wildfires, extreme weather and geomagnetic storms. Denise Chow, NBC news, 17 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for geomagnetic storm

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 31 Dec. 2025.

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