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Term: Substorms

Description:

Substorms refer to sudden and intense disturbances in the Earth's magnetosphere, which occur during periods of high magnetic activity. These energetic events are often characterized by the release of a large amount of energy, causing rapid changes in various phenomena such as auroras, magnetic field fluctuations, and particle precipitation.

Sample Sentences:

1. The substorms that followed the solar flare created mesmerizingly colorful auroras in the night sky.
2. Scientists closely monitor substorms to better understand the dynamics of the magnetosphere.
3. During substorms, charged particles from space can penetrate the Earth's atmosphere, potentially affecting communication systems.

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