most elevated activity associated with solar maximums, happens at the peak and on the down slope from peak for a few years, about 3 years usually, not a lot of build up, there is some for sure, but nothing like the other side. so that fits too
the 2001 max was a tiddler compared to many others prior, i get into it and its the weakest one since the early 20th century lol
I am jealous of the early '80s solar cycle 21 'best of' observers, you guys saw a ripper max for sure
thanks for sharing