REPORT DATE: 04-21-2019
REPORT TIME: 0015 UTC
REGION: GULF OF MEXICO
SUB REGION: N/A
AREA/BLOCK: SOUTH MARSH   130
IMAGE DATE: 04-20-2019
IMAGE TIME: 1710 UTC
DATA SOURCE: TERRA 
MODE: Multispectral  
RESOLUTION: 250 meter
LOCATION: 28°18'34" N/91°59'20" W
AREA: 3.74 square kilometers (Updated 05/26/2020)
CONFIDENCE: High
REMARKS: Possible oil was observed in satellite imagery. This anomaly is unconfirmed as oil. The anomaly was approximately 2.1 NM long and 1.1 NM wide at its widest point and had a bright white/silvery appearance in sun-glint. Additionally, NRC report 1243229 appears to be associated with the anomaly. Winds were out of the NW at 5-10 KT at the time of the image. Considering the above factors, we have HIGH confidence in this assessment.

UNCERTAINTIES: None.

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

ERMA: https://erma.noaa.gov/gulfofmexico/erma.html#/layers=1+46885&x=-91.997557&y=28.319782&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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