Imagine sensors at the L1 point observe an X4 solar flare and fast moving 'halo' CME. What sort of response would we expect to see in the 'energetic protons' measured Earth (i.e. proton event)?

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Imagine sensors at the L1 point observe an X4 solar flare and fast moving 'halo' CME. What sort of response would we expect to see in the 'energetic protons' measured at
Earth (i.e. proton event)?
Provide a brief description, focusing on the timing, duration, and relative magnitude of the proton event.
Transcribed Image Text:Imagine sensors at the L1 point observe an X4 solar flare and fast moving 'halo' CME. What sort of response would we expect to see in the 'energetic protons' measured at Earth (i.e. proton event)? Provide a brief description, focusing on the timing, duration, and relative magnitude of the proton event.
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