geomagnetic storm

noun

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How ‘StormWall’ would work In simulations of the powerful May 2024 geomagnetic storm, six spacecraft released a barium-like gas for 14 hours. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 However, after further analysis, NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center issued a Moderate (G2) geomagnetic storm watch for July 3, indicating that at least part of the CME could land Earth with a significant blow. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 1 July 2026 But conditions can change rapidly, with geomagnetic storm activity occurring earlier in the week. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026 Even during powerful geomagnetic storms, thick clouds can completely hide the display. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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