magnetic storm
a temporary disturbance of the earth's magnetic field, induced by radiation and streams of charged particles from the sun.
Origin of magnetic storm
1- Also called geomagnetic storm, solar storm .
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How to use magnetic storm in a sentence
A gigantic solar storm could fry power grids, knocking out electricity for months.
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News of a devastating solar storm ‘just missing’ Earth in 2012 made the rounds last week.
Could it bring a collision with a comet, a deadly solar storm, or worse?
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British Dictionary definitions for magnetic storm
a sudden severe disturbance of the earth's magnetic field, caused by emission of charged particles from the sun
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Scientific definitions for 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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Cultural definitions for magnetic storm
The effect on the ionosphere of large bursts of charged particles (see electrical charge) from the sun.
Notes for magnetic storm
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