[Ips-geo-warning] IPS GEOMAGNETIC WARNING

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SUBJ: IPS GEOMAGNETIC DISTURBANCE WARNING 02/39
ISSUED AT 11/0158Z NOVEMBER 2002
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE.

INCREASED GEOMAGNETIC ACTIVITY EXPECTED
FROM 11-13 NOVEMBER 2002

The CME associated with the M4-flare observed on 9 November
is expected to impact the Earth during 11 November and
produce minor to major storm periods. Minor storm to active
levels are expected to continue into 12-13 November due to
the continued CME effects and the influence of an anticipated
coronal hole.
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GEOMAGNETIC ACTIVITY FORECAST 
11 Nov:  Initially quiet to unsettled with storm periods expected later in the UT day.
12 Nov:  Active to minor storm
13 Nov:  Unsettled to active


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