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Definition of Magnetic storm
1. Noun. A sudden disturbance of the earth's magnetic field; caused by emission of particles from the sun.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Magnetic Storm
Literary usage of Magnetic storm
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature by Anna Lorraine Guthrie, Marion A. Knight, H.W. Wilson Company, Estella E. Painter (1920)
"Nature 101:32 Mr 14 '18 Aurora, magnetic storm, and sun-spot of January 4.
AL Cortie. ... Nature 100:344 Ja 3 '18 magnetic storm of August 11-12, 1919. ..."
2. The Living Age by Making of America Project, Eliakim Littell, Robert S. Littell (1868)
"A magnetic storm is in progress. But where is the centre of disturbance, and what
are the limits of the storm? The answer is remarkable. ..."
3. General Astronomy by Harold Spencer Jones (1922)
"a large spot on the Sun is not necessarily an indication that a magnetic storm
will ensue. The storm is generally held to be due to the emission of some ..."
4. Journal of the Society of Telegraph Engineers and of Electricians: Including (1883)
"The SECRETARY then read the following two papers:— magnetic storm IN INDIA. By E.
0. ... A magnetic storm was observed in India on the 12th September last. ..."
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