termination shock
"Termination shock" has significant implications in both astronomy and geoengineering, marking crucial boundaries and potential environmental impacts.
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Definition
C1Astronomy
(technical, academic)The boundary in the heliosphere where the solar wind slows down dramatically due to interactions with the interstellar medium.
Example
- Voyager 1 crossed the termination shock in 2004, providing valuable data about the outer limits of the solar system.
C1Geoengineering
(technical, environmental science)A rapid and damaging rise in global temperatures that may occur if solar radiation management measures are suddenly stopped.
Example
- Scientists are concerned about the potential termination shock if geoengineering projects are abruptly halted.
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