geomagnetic
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- adjective
- /ˌdʒiːoʊˈmæɡnɪk/
- Specialized
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geomagnético
- Weaker solar wind also means fewer geomagnetic storms and auroras on Earth.
- geomagnetic storm
- geomagnetic field
- geomagnetic survey
We know animals detect changes in the geomagnetic field.
- We know animals detect changes in the geomagnetic field.
- Just over the past week there was a, a geomagnetic storm that showed up as the Aurora.
Examples
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Northern Lights are caused by geomagnetic storms, which disturb the Earth's magnetic field.
Academic text (2010) -
Geophysical Activity Summary 17/2100Z to 18/2100Z: The geomagnetic field was mostly quiet.
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Did you know about the geomagnetic storm tonight?
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And the geomagnetic field can continue to vary from hours to days after this initial burst.
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So the Russians set up their base at the geomagnetic South Pole.
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Many workers have pointed to correlations between geomagnetic activity and surface temperature.
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Other causes of EMP can be natural, like when a geomagnetic storm is caused by massive solar flares.
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The apparition might be related to rare all-red auroras sometimes seen during intense geomagnetic storms.
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Birds tend to subordinate the geomagnetic compass to celestial cues.
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The scientists monitored the effects of the geomagnetic storm on communication systems.
Synonyms
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Relating to the Earth's invisible force that shows north for navigation
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word geomagnetic starts with geo- meaning 'earth' and joins magnet meaning 'something that pulls metal'. So geomagnetic describes the Earth's magnetic field, the invisible force that makes our planet act like a giant magnet.