English Explanatory Dictionary

Carrington Event

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. An intense geomagnetic storm that peaked on 1–2 September 1859 and was associated with a bright solar flare.

Word forms

Carrington Event the Carrington Event

Etymology

Named after British astronomer Richard Carrington, one of those who recorded and studied it.

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