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geomagnetism
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geomagnetism: see magnetism magnetism, force of attraction or repulsion between various substances, especially those made of iron and certain other metals; ultimately it is due to the motion of electric charges.
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geomagnetism [¦jē·ō′mag·nə‚tiz·əm]
(geophysics)
The magnetism of the earth. Also known as terrestrial magnetism.
The branch of science that deals with the earth's magnetism.
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Large power transformers at substations, which are grounded to the Earth, would be affected by geomagnetically induced current as a result of such a storm and fail.
Party like it's 1859 by Karen / Countryside & Small Stock Journal
As for Hydro-Quebec, because NASA's satellite wasn't available in 1989, the company had to resort to the more expensive alternative, investing millions to install devices in its transmission lines that block the geomagnetically induced currents, says Butler.
Space Weather: Fighting the Flare-ups by QUINN, LAWRENCE RICHTER / Risk & Insurance
When the Earth's magnetic field captures ionized particles carried by the solar wind, geomagnetically induced currents can flow through the power system, entering and exiting the many grounding points on a transmission network.
Sun Burned by Spoiden, Jean-Francois / Best's Review
 
 
 
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