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Solar activity report

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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2000 Dec 13 2200 UTC
Prepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 348 Issued at 2200Z on 13 Dec 2000

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 12-2100Z to 13-2100Z

Solar activity was low, with only minor C-class events observed during the past 24 hours. The largest flare, a C4/Sf at 13/0823Z, originated from Region 9267, a growing region (currently a 23-spot DAI Beta) that generated yesterday's M1/1F event. Three new regions were numbered today: 9268 (S17E74), 9269 (N14E63) and 9270 (S11E10).
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be low, with the continued probability for isolated M-class events, primarily from Region 9267.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 12-2100Z to 13-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was mostly quiet, with a single period of unsettled conditions recorded at Boulder during the interval 13/0000-0300Z. The greater than 2 MeV electron fluxes at geosynchronous altitudes continue to fluctuate between low and moderate levels.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to remain at quiet to unsettled levels for the next three days.
III. Event Probabilities 14 Dec to 16 Dec
Class M40%40%40%
Class X01%01%01%
Proton01%01%01%
PCAFgreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       13 Dec 165
  Predicted   14 Dec-16 Dec  170/170/175
  90 Day Mean        13 Dec 176
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 12 Dec  003/005
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 13 Dec  005/006
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 14 Dec-16 Dec  005/010-005/010-005/010
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 14 Dec to 16 Dec
A. Middle Latitudes
Active25%25%25%
Minor storm01%01%01%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active30%30%30%
Minor storm01%01%01%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%

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