geomagnetic
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- geomagnetician noun
- geomagnetist noun
Etymology
Origin of geomagnetic
Example Sentences
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The strongest flares can set off a chain reaction that reaches Earth, triggering geomagnetic storms and sometimes disrupting radio communications.
From Science Daily
The Met Office said "severe geomagnetic storms" were observed, producing "widespread auroras visible across the UK, with reports extending as far south as northern Italy".
From BBC
It went on to trigger the strongest geomagnetic storms to hit Earth since 2003.
From Science Daily
Much of the planning for a severe space weather is based on the Carrington Event of 1859, the most intense geomagnetic storm in recorded history.
From BBC
In space, spin sensors encounter three dominant sources of interference: variations in the geomagnetic field, mechanical vibrations of the spacecraft, and cosmic radiation.
From Science Daily
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