Concept information
Preferred term
magnetic storm
Definition(s)
- A temporary, worldwide disturbance of the Earth's magnetic field by streams of charged particles from the Sun. Magnetic storms are frequently characterized by a sudden onset, in which the magnetic field undergoes marked changes in the course of an hour or less, followed by a very gradual return to normalcy, which may take several days. (An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics, by M. Heydari-Malayeri, https://dictionary.obspm.fr/index.php?formSearchTextfield=magnetic+storm&formSubmit=Search&showAll=1)
Broader concept(s)
Narrower concept(s)
Synonym(s)
- geomagnetic storm
- solar storm
In other languages
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French
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orage géomagnétique
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tempête géomagnétique
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tempête magnétique
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/MDL-ZTG4T3QK-0
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