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Solar activity report

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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2010 Oct 12 2200 UTC
Prepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 285 Issued at 2200Z on 12 Oct 2010

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 11-2100Z to 12-2100Z

Solar activity remained at very low levels. No flares were detected. Region 1112 (S19E26) was quiet and stable. No new regions were assigned.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be very low through the period (13 - 15 October).
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 11-2100Z to 12-2100Z
The geomagnetic field decreased to quiet to unsettled levels as it recovered from yesterdays CME-driven disturbance. ACE solar wind measurements indicated velocities were variable and ranged from 364 to 453 km/s. IMF Bz was weakly southward during most of the period (maximum deflection -7 nT at 12/0037Z) while IMF Bt gradually decreased from 7 nT to 5 nT as the period progressed.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
Geomagnetic field activity is expected to be at mostly quiet levels during the period (13 - 15 October).
III. Event Probabilities 13 Oct to 15 Oct
Class M01%01%01%
Class X01%01%01%
Proton01%01%01%
PCAFGreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       12 Oct 075
  Predicted   13 Oct-15 Oct  076/076/076
  90 Day Mean        12 Oct 080
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 11 Oct  010/020
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 12 Oct  008/012
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 13 Oct-15 Oct  005/005-005/005-005/005
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 13 Oct to 15 Oct
A. Middle Latitudes
Active10%05%05%
Minor storm01%01%01%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active15%10%10%
Minor storm10%01%01%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%

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