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Table 1 Parameters characterizing the four categories of magnetic storms

From: Statistical analysis of the mid-latitude trough position during different categories of magnetic storms and different storm intensities

 

CIR (11)

ICME (14)

MC (18)

Sheath (10)

Main phase duration (h)

15.45

15.29

16.28

8.2

Recovery phase duration (h)

67.9

73.07

79.11

71.1

Dst peak index (nT)

−100.1

−112.3

−114.6

−100.8

Trough peak position (°N)

52.22

50.89

50.69

50.5

  1. In brackets, the number of storms is shown
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