Solar Cycle 23 - Top Solar Radiation Storms Help

On this page you will find an overview of the strongest solar radiation storms from Solar Cycle 23 together with links to more information in our archive.

S-scale Peak intensity
12003/10/29S4 - Severe33700
22001/11/06S4 - Severe31700
32001/11/05S4 - Severe24300
42000/07/15S4 - Severe24000
52001/11/24S4 - Severe18900
62000/11/09S4 - Severe14800
72001/09/25S4 - Severe12900
82000/07/14S3 - Strong8380
92003/10/28S3 - Strong7730
102001/09/26S3 - Strong7100
112005/01/17S3 - Strong5040
122001/11/23S3 - Strong4800
132000/11/10S3 - Strong4480
142003/10/30S3 - Strong3850
152005/05/15S3 - Strong3140
162005/01/18S3 - Strong2660
172002/04/21S3 - Strong2520
182001/10/02S3 - Strong2360
192002/04/22S3 - Strong2280
202006/12/07S3 - Strong1980
212006/12/08S3 - Strong1920
222005/09/11S3 - Strong1880
232005/01/20S3 - Strong1860
242001/11/04S3 - Strong1850
252004/07/26S3 - Strong1830

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