REPORT DATE: 05-15-2019
REPORT TIME: 2100 UTC
REGION: GULF OF MEXICO
SUB REGION: N/A
AREA/BLOCK: MISSISSIPPI CANYON    20
IMAGE DATE: 05-15-2019
IMAGE TIME: 1702 UTC
DATA SOURCE: TERRA 
MODE: Multispectral  
RESOLUTION: 250 meter
LOCATION: 28°56'16" N/88°58'14" W
AREA: 7.38 square kilometers (Updated 05/26/2020)
CONFIDENCE: Medium-High
REMARKS: A possible oil slick was observed in satellite imagery. This anomaly is unconfirmed as oil.  The slick appeared to originate from the location of Destroyed Taylor platform, a source of repeat oil leaks. The anomaly was measured approximately 5.0 NMI long by 0.63 NMI wide.  The anomaly shows a moderate contrast against the ocean background. The edges of the anomaly are poorly defined. The direction of the anomaly aligns well with surface wind data near the time of the image.

UNCERTAINTIES: The confidence has been downgraded to a medium high due to the nature of this imagery.

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+46929&x=-89.0061425&y=28.924782999999998&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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