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magnetic storm
/mæɡnˈɛɾɪk stˈoːɹm/
/maɡnˈɛtɪk stˈɔːm/
Magnetic storm
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a disruption in earth's magnetic field caused by solar activity, resulting in variations that can impact electronic systems and communications on earth
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A magnetic storm, also known as a geomagnetic storm, is a disturbance in Earth's magnetosphere caused by solar wind interactions.
Magnetic storms occur when solar wind disturbances, such as coronal mass ejections or high-speed solar wind streams, interact with Earth's magnetic field.
