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Solar activity report
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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2002 Mar 14 2200 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 073 Issued at 2200Z on 14 Mar 2002IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 13-2100Z to 14-2100Z Solar activity was high. Region 9866 (S10E07) produced
an M5/2b flare at 14/0150 UTC. This Region also produced a number of
subflares. It remains the largest sunspot group on the disk and
retains its delta magnetic configuration in the trailer portion.
Region 9871 (S20E58) produced an M1/Sf flare at 13/2335 UTC. This
area also produced C-class activity.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be
moderate. Additional M-class flares are expected in Regions 9866 and
9871. Another major flare in 9866 is also possible.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 13-2100Z to 14-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was quiet.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is
expected to be quiet to unsettled.
III. Event Probabilities 15 Mar to 17 Mar
| Class M | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Class X | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Proton | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| PCAF | yellow | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 14 Mar 181 Predicted 15 Mar-17 Mar 185/190/195 90 Day Mean 14 Mar 216
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 13 Mar 006/005 Estimated Afr/Ap 14 Mar 004/004 Predicted Afr/Ap 15 Mar-17 Mar 008/008-008/006-008/010
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 15 Mar to 17 Mar
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Minor storm | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Minor storm | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
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