Alternate Definitions for Geomagnetically Induced Current

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Term: Geomagnetically Induced Current
Definition:

The magnetic fluctuations caused by a geomagnetic storm in Earth's magnetosphere, can cause electric currents to form currents on Earth. These geomagnetically induced currents, or GICs, can overload circuits, tipakers, and in extreme cases destroy transformers.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
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