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magnetic storm

noun

a temporary disturbance of the earth's magnetic field, induced by radiation and streams of charged particles from the sun.

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Words nearby magnetic storm

magnetic reversal, magnetic roasting, magnetic rotation, magnetic south, magnetic star, magnetic storm, magnetic strip, magnetic stripe, magnetic susceptibility, magnetic tape, magnetic tape unit

Origin of magnetic storm

First recorded in 1855–60
Also called geomagnetic storm, solar storm.
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British Dictionary definitions for solar-storm

magnetic storm

noun

a sudden severe disturbance of the earth's magnetic field, caused by emission of charged particles from the sun
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Science definitions for solar-storm

magnetic storm

A disturbance or fluctuation in the Earth's outer magnetosphere, usually caused by streams of charged particles (plasma) given off by solar flares. The entry of large amounts of plasma into the upper atmosphere results in intense auroral displays and other magnetic phenomena in the polar regions of the Earth. See also aurora.
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Culture definitions for solar-storm

magnetic storm

The effect on the ionosphere of large bursts of charged particles (see electrical charge) from the sun.

notes for magnetic storm

During a magnetic storm, radio reception can become very difficult.
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