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Solar activity report
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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2004 Dec 11 2200 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 346 Issued at 2200Z on 11 Dec 2004IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 10-2100Z to 11-2100Z Solar activity was very low. Region 711 (N13W34) has
shown slight growth in both area and number of spots.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be very
low to low.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 10-2100Z to 11-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was quiet to active. Active levels were due to
the effects of a CME from 8 December. The greater than 2 MeV
electron flux at geosynchronous orbit reached high levels today.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is
expected to be quiet to active with isolated minor storming periods
possible on 12 December. Quiet to unsettled conditions are expected
on 13, 14 December.
III. Event Probabilities 12 Dec to 14 Dec
| Class M | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| Class X | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Proton | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| PCAF | green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 11 Dec 090 Predicted 12 Dec-14 Dec 090/090/090 90 Day Mean 11 Dec 105
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 10 Dec 008/010 Estimated Afr/Ap 11 Dec 012/018 Predicted Afr/Ap 12 Dec-14 Dec 015/020-008/012-005/008
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 12 Dec to 14 Dec
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 25% | 20% | 15% |
| Minor storm | 15% | 05% | 05% |
| Major-severe storm | 05% | 01% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 30% | 25% | 20% |
| Minor storm | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Major-severe storm | 10% | 05% | 05% |
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