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Kp
index is a numerical value calculated from a global distribution of
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magnetometers
at mid-latitudes that allows scientists to keep track of the
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level
of geomagnetic activity on a given day.
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Kp
varies from 0-9 (log scale)
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Kp is
affected by many currents including the ring current and auroral
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currents
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The
stronger the ring current and/or auroral currents, the higher the Kp
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index
value
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