Geomagnetic storm warnings

[Ed Douglas]

One of the CME's was extreme, on the backside of the sun, fortunately. We have a strong possibility of seeing it again.    ed

[Yowbarb]

One of the CME's was extreme, on the backside of the sun, fortunately. We have a strong possibility of seeing it again.    ed

If it does come 'round again it could really whack us... ?

[Ed Douglas]

It is very possible.   ed

[Yowbarb]

"A solar wind stream hit Earth's magnetic field on April 12th, sparking a geomagnetic storm (Kp=5) that peaked during the early hours of Friday the 13th. Northern Lights were sighted over the USA as far south as Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin."

Spaceweather site http://www.spaceweather.com/

[gkbucks]

Did not know where to put this!  I sure wish we could search topic headings!  Different theory about the nature of our Sun.

"Running Difference Imaging

The Gas Model Crumbles!

When it comes to compelling evidence of a solid surface on the sun, seeing is believing.  The TRACE and SOHO programs use very sophisticated software to create what are called "running difference" images like the top image from TRACE and the chronologically ordered examples from SOHO shown on the right.  These images were created by NASA at the frequency of various iron ions, using software that essentially compares sequential snapshots, subtracting one set of images from the other, and thereby isolating only the more consistent and "stronger" features from each image.  This image processing technique creates a very detailed "snapshot" of the stronger, more obvious features of the iron calcium ferrite surface of the sun that lies below the photosphere."

Links:  http://www.thesurfaceofthesun.com/running.htm

http://www.thesurfaceofthesun.com/index.html

[Yowbarb]

Did not know where to put this!  I sure wish we could search topic headings!  Different theory about the nature of our Sun.

"Running Difference Imaging

The Gas Model Crumbles!

When it comes to compelling evidence of a solid surface on the sun, seeing is believing.  The TRACE and SOHO programs use very sophisticated software to create what are called "running difference" images like the top image from TRACE and the chronologically ordered examples from SOHO shown on the right.  These images were created by NASA at the frequency of various iron ions, using software that essentially compares sequential snapshots, subtracting one set of images from the other, and thereby isolating only the more consistent and "stronger" features from each image.  This image processing technique creates a very detailed "snapshot" of the stronger, more obvious features of the iron calcium ferrite surface of the sun that lies below the photosphere."

Links:  http://www.thesurfaceofthesun.com/running.htm

http://www.thesurfaceofthesun.com/index.html

gkbucks, you have an interesting idea for a Topic all on its own. You could start it here in Gaia's.
Sorry I do not know what to do about the search function. When things settle down a bit we will try to see if it can be fixed. Will ask Marshall, other admins if they have any ideas.
All The Best,
Barb Townsend

[Ed Douglas]

We are currently experiencing a geomagnetic storm. Solar wind over 700km/sec and elevated K index, with xray baseline almosr C class. Protect yourself with appropriate clothing if outdoors in the sun.    ed

[Yowbarb]

http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/

No current geomagnetic Storm Warnings  none for past 24 hours

[Ed Douglas]

It appears that we are gonna see a sunspotless face of the sun, unless one pops up soon. How irregular!      ed

[Yowbarb]

After the X1 Solar Flare a few hours ago, I see there were some updates posted
http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/
NOAA Scales Activity
a G1 Geomagnetic Storm (passed now)
and an S1 Solar Radiation Storm which is still going on.
The R3 Radio Blackout - none now.
- Yowbarb

[Yowbarb]

Currently a Geomagnetic Storm WATCH.
- Yowbarb
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http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/alerts/warnings_timeline.html

[Ed Douglas]

The proton activity is very high and the geomagnetic activity is also. It is declining, slowly.    ed

[Yowbarb]

The proton activity is very high and the geomagnetic activity is also. It is declining, slowly.    ed

Yes, I'm not sure what's going to happen next,
Yowbarb
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NOAA Scales Activity

Range 1 (minor) to 5 (extreme)

              NOAA Scale                    Past 24 hours       Current

              Geomagnetic Storms *          G1                    G1
    
              Solar Radiation Storms          S1                    S1
    
               Radio Blackouts                     R2                  none


http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/

[Yowbarb]

The G1 Geomagnetic Storm is over.
The S1 Solar Radiation Storm continues
R2 Radio blackout continues. - Yowbarb

http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/  NWS Space Weather Prediction Center
 

[Ed Douglas]

Prototn activity spiked again and is still high. Geomagnetic storm, but not too bad.   ed