magnetic storm

/mægˈnɛdɪk ˌstɔrm/
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Other forms: magnetic storms

Definitions of magnetic storm
  1. noun
    a sudden disturbance of the earth's magnetic field; caused by emission of particles from the sun
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    type of:
    disturbance, perturbation
    activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
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