Geography · Astronomy and Space Physics

What are 'Magnetic Storms' in the context of space weather?

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1A permanent localized increase in the strength of magnetic poles
2Storms generated in the oceans due to deep-sea high magnetic currents
3The periodic reversal of the planet's North and South magnetic poles
4Temporary disturbances in a planet's magnetosphere caused by solar wind shock waves✓

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Temporary disturbances in a planet's magnetosphere caused by solar wind shock waves

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