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Solar activity report

Any mentioned solar flare in this report has a scaling factor applied by the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC). Because of the SWPC scaling factor, solar flares are reported as 42% smaller than for the science quality data. The scaling factor has been removed from our archived solar flare data to reflect the true physical units.
Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2002 Feb 18 2200 UTC
Prepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 049 Issued at 2200Z on 18 Feb 2002

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 17-2100Z to 18-2100Z

Solar activity was at low levels for the eighth consecutive day. Isolated C-class subflares occurred. Region 9830 (S18E20) produced a few subflares as it continued to gradually increase in size and complexity. Multiple magnetic delta configurations have developed within its leader spots during recent days. Region 9825 (N14W51) continued to gradually decay. New Region 9832 (S13E25) was numbered.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be low to moderate. Region 9830 could produce an isolated M-class flare during the period.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 17-2100Z to 18-2100Z
Geomagnetic field activity was at quiet to unsettled levels.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
Geomagnetic field activity is expected to remain at quiet to unsettled levels.
III. Event Probabilities 19 Feb to 21 Feb
Class M40%40%40%
Class X05%05%05%
Proton05%05%05%
PCAFgreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       18 Feb 193
  Predicted   19 Feb-21 Feb  195/190/185
  90 Day Mean        18 Feb 222
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 17 Feb  006/008
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 18 Feb  007/008
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 19 Feb-21 Feb  007/012-007/012-007/008
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 19 Feb to 21 Feb
A. Middle Latitudes
Active15%15%15%
Minor storm05%05%05%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active20%20%20%
Minor storm05%05%05%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%

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