REPORT DATE: 08-21-2018
REPORT TIME: 1200 UTC
REGION: GULF OF MEXICO
SUB REGION: N/A
AREA/BLOCK: MISSISSIPPI CANYON    20 
IMAGE DATE: 08-21-2018
IMAGE TIME: 0001 UTC
DATA SOURCE: SENTINEL1A 
MODE: Interferometric Wide (IW) VV
RESOLUTION: 5x20 meter
LOCATION: 28°56'16" N/88°58'14" W
AREA: 51.85 square kilometers (Updated 05/26/2020)
CONFIDENCE: Medium-High
REMARKS: A possible oil slick was observed in satellite imagery. The slick appeared to originate from the location of Destroyed Taylor platform, a source of repeat oil leaks. The anomaly is measured 35 nmi in length and 1.0 nmi wide.  It stretches west and northeast away from the platform. It showed good contrast and well defined edges against the ocean background.  

UNCERTAINTIES: The exact extent of the oil sheen is unknown due to natural surroundings seen at the tail end of the anomaly.

ANALYST: KIM
Maps and shapefiles can be accessed at: www.ospo.noaa.gov/Products/ocean/marinepollution/

ERMA: https://erma.noaa.gov/gulfofmexico/erma.html#/layers=1+46654&x=-88.77626649999999&y=29.0165615&z=11&panel=layer

For further information on oil spill response and assessment go to: https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/oil-and-chemical-spills/oil-spills

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