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Solar activity report
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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2002 Dec 13 2200 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 347 Issued at 2200Z on 13 Dec 2002IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 12-2100Z to 13-2100Z Solar activity was low. Several C-class subflares were
observed from a number of regions. Flares occurred in Regions 220
(S12W06), 223 (N24E60), and 224 (S17E61). Flares were also observed
in new Regions 225 (N17E66) and 226 (S28E51). Region 220 continues
to simplify. The other regions of note appear to be either
relatively stable or growing. New Region 227 (N05E34) was also
numbered today.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be low
to moderate. A small M-class flare is possible in most of the
regions mentioned in Part IA (220,223,224,225,or 226).
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 12-2100Z to 13-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was quiet to unsettled.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is
expected to be quiet to unsettled.
III. Event Probabilities 14 Dec to 16 Dec
| Class M | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Class X | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Proton | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| PCAF | green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 13 Dec 167 Predicted 14 Dec-16 Dec 170/175/180 90 Day Mean 13 Dec 164
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 12 Dec 006/007 Estimated Afr/Ap 13 Dec 005/008 Predicted Afr/Ap 14 Dec-16 Dec 005/010-005/010-010/010
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 14 Dec to 16 Dec
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 10% | 10% | 15% |
| Minor storm | 01% | 01% | 05% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 15% | 15% | 25% |
| Minor storm | 05% | 05% | 10% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
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