REPORT DATE: 05-12-2019
REPORT TIME: 2330 UTC
REGION: PACIFIC
SUB REGION: HAWAII
AREA/BLOCK: N/A
IMAGE DATE: 05-12-2019
IMAGE TIME: 1614 UTC
DATA SOURCE: SENTINEL1B 
MODE: Interferometric Wide (IW) VV
RESOLUTION: 20 meter
LOCATION: 22°10'17" N/155°53'45" W
AREA: 8.03 square kilometers (Updated 05/26/2020)
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REMARKS: Possible oil was observed in satellite imagery. This anomaly is unconfirmed as oil. The anomaly measured approximately 3.86 nmi in length and 1.85 nmi at its greatest width. It appeared dark in color and had high contrast to the surroundings with well-defined edges. Measured winds at the time of image were 10-15 kts and from the SE. Confidence was determined to be medium given there was no point source and no oil slicks were reported in the area.

UNCERTAINTIES:
No point source could be identified.

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

ERMA: https://erma.noaa.gov/pacific/erma.html#/layers=1+46923&x=-155.893219&y=22.1704985&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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