SA_20190319_Solar Jets Cause Standing Waves in Earth's Magnetic Field

cosmic ray

[n] Cosmic rays are high-energy radiation, mainly originating outside the Solar System[1] and even from distant galaxies.

impulsive

[a] acting or done suddenly without any planning or consideration of the results: She's an impulsive shopper and often buys things she doesn't need.

colossal

[a] extremely large: In the centre of the hall stood a colossal wooden statue, decorated in ivory and gold.

substorm

[n] A localized disturbance of the earth's magnetic field in high latitudes, typically manifested as an aurora.

ripple

[n] A particular feeling or effect that spreads through someone or something. his words set off a ripple of excitement within her.

ionosphere

[n] The layer of the earth's atmosphere that contains a high concentration of ions and free electrons and is able to reflect radio waves. It lies above the mesosphere and extends from about 50 to 600 miles (80 to 1,000 km) above the earth's surface.

perturbation

[n] a small change in the regular movement of an object: Perturbations in the orbit of the planet Uranus led to the discovery of Neptune in 1846.

magnetosphere

[n] the region surrounding the earth or another astronomical body in which its magnetic field is the predominant effective magnetic field.

make use of

[phr] to use something that is available in order to achieve something or get an advantage for yourself. We will make use of her vast experience.