geomagnetic
adjective
geo·mag·net·ic ˌjē-ō-mag-ˈne-tik 
: of or relating to terrestrial magnetism
geomagnetically
ˌjē-ō-mag-ˈne-ti-k(ə-)lē
adverb geomagnetism
ˌjē-ō-ˈmag-nə-ˌti-zəm
noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web With satellites, there’s the possibility of geomagnetic storms and space debris, which could stop their signal or even disable them entirely. 
WIRED, 27 Aug. 2022 Intense geomagnetic storms can sometimes disrupt GPS communications or satellite operations. Kasha Patel, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Aug. 2022 Over the past three days, particles that erupted from the sun have collided with Earth’s magnetic field, causing the geomagnetic storms. Lauryn Azu, WSJ, 18 Aug. 2022 As always, auroras are caused when solar energy triggers geomagnetic storms in the Earth’s magnetic field. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 18 Aug. 2022 According to The Weather Channel, these events can spark strong geomagnetic storms — and in this case, it's headed in our direction. Li Cohen, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2022 Intense solar flares and coronal mass ejections can lead to geomagnetic storms on Earth. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 9 Aug. 2022 Since the sunspot is pointed toward the Earth, an eruption of any kind could lead to geomagnetic storms. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 13 July 2022 Geological studies have shown that the geomagnetic field has reversed 10 times in the last 2.6 million years alone. Tom Metcalfe, NBC News, 4 July 2022 See More
WIRED, 27 Aug. 2022 Intense geomagnetic storms can sometimes disrupt GPS communications or satellite operations. Kasha Patel, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Aug. 2022 Over the past three days, particles that erupted from the sun have collided with Earth’s magnetic field, causing the geomagnetic storms. Lauryn Azu, WSJ, 18 Aug. 2022 As always, auroras are caused when solar energy triggers geomagnetic storms in the Earth’s magnetic field. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 18 Aug. 2022 According to The Weather Channel, these events can spark strong geomagnetic storms — and in this case, it's headed in our direction. Li Cohen, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2022 Intense solar flares and coronal mass ejections can lead to geomagnetic storms on Earth. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 9 Aug. 2022 Since the sunspot is pointed toward the Earth, an eruption of any kind could lead to geomagnetic storms. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 13 July 2022 Geological studies have shown that the geomagnetic field has reversed 10 times in the last 2.6 million years alone. Tom Metcalfe, NBC News, 4 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1904, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing geomagnetic
Kids Definition
geomagnetic
adjective
geo·mag·net·ic ˌjē-ō-mag-ˈne-tik
: of or relating to the magnetic field of the earth
the geomagnetic field