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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

The CMEs cause beautiful auroras, and they can also affect life on Earth by causing geomagnetic storms that can knock down power grids and affect weather and communication satellites.

From BBC Aug. 14, 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

The strongest flares can set off a chain reaction that reaches Earth, triggering geomagnetic storms and sometimes disrupting radio communications.

From Science Daily Jan. 21, 2026

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