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geomagnetic

American  
[jee-oh-mag-net-ik] / ˌdʒi oʊ mægˈnɛt ɪk /

adjective

  1. of or relating to geomagnetism.


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Etymology

Origin of geomagnetic

First recorded in 1900–05; geo- + magnetic

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This might be because the Integratron was apparently built on a geomagnetic vortex.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

An 1859 geomagnetic storm known as the Carrington Event is often considered to be the benchmark for a worst-case scenario here on Earth.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

After the switch-off point, geomagnetic storms became less extreme and followed a 27-day pattern.

From Science Daily Jul. 21, 2026

During the worst geomagnetic storm on record, in 1859, bright auroras were seen as far south as Panama -- and telegraph operators around the world were given electric shocks.

From Barron's May 19, 2026

Beyond the geographic pole and the geomagnetic pole, there also was a “pole of inaccessibility”—the point farthest from the continent’s edges.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 23, 2026

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