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Solar activity report

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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2010 Feb 10 2201 UTC
Prepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 041 Issued at 2200Z on 10 Feb 2010

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 09-2100Z to 10-2100Z

Solar activity was low. Todays activity consisted of 3 C-class events, as well as numerous B-class events. Region 1045 (N22W39) produced the largest event of the day, a C3.7 flare at 10/1514Z, but is beginning to show signs of decay. Region 1046 (N24E28) and Region 1047 (S18E43) remain stable and quiet. There is a recurrent, southern hemisphere coronal hole near the center disk.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be predominately low. However, there is a chance for an isolated M-class flare for the next 3 days (11-13 February).
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 09-2100Z to 10-2100Z
The geomagnetic field has been quiet.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to be unsettled on day 1 (11 February). An increase to unsettled with a slight chance for active conditions is expected on day 2 (12 February), and unsettled conditions are expected on day 3 (13 February). The activity is forecast as a response to CME activity on 6 February.
III. Event Probabilities 11 Feb to 13 Feb
Class M30%20%20%
Class X05%05%05%
Proton01%01%01%
PCAFGreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       10 Feb 091
  Predicted   11 Feb-13 Feb  090/090/092
  90 Day Mean        10 Feb 078
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 09 Feb  001/003
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 10 Feb  003/004
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 11 Feb-13 Feb  010/010-012/012-008/010
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 11 Feb to 13 Feb
A. Middle Latitudes
Active30%35%30%
Minor storm05%10%05%
Major-severe storm01%05%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active35%40%35%
Minor storm10%15%10%
Major-severe storm01%05%01%

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