magnetic storm

noun

: a marked temporary disturbance of the earth's magnetic field held to be related to sunspots

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And so the regions of the country with more of these conducting-type rocks will be more resilient to a magnetic storm. — IEEE Spectrum, 24 Apr. 2020 While green aurora typically hang out around the Arctic and Antarctic circles, big magnetic storms can push it further south. — Jamie Carter, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025

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First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of magnetic storm was in 1836

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