geomagnetic storm

noun

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Many aurora chasers took to X to share their stunning aurora photos during the recent geomagnetic storm. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025 That tends to increase the intensity and frequency of geomagnetic storms. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Sunday night, a strong geomagnetic storm created dazzling lights over Michigan and much of the country. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025 When the biggest geomagnetic storm in 20 years hit Earth in May 2024, photographer Kavan Chay was in Tumbledown Bay, New Zealand. Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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