REPORT DATE: 05-24-2019
REPORT TIME: 2300 UTC
REGION: ATLANTIC
SUB REGION: SOUTHEAST U.S.
AREA/BLOCK: South Atlantic  6470
IMAGE DATE: 05-24-2019
IMAGE TIME: 1548 UTC
DATA SOURCE: LANDSAT8
MODE: Multispectral  
RESOLUTION: 30 meter
LOCATION: 31°32'28" N/78°59'23" W
AREA: 13.32 square kilometers (Updated 05/14/2020)
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REMARKS: Possible oil was observed in satellite imagery. This anomaly is unconfirmed as oil. The anomaly seemed to be comprised of two portions. The anomaly to the left was approximately 18.87 nm in length and approximately 0.20 nm in width. The anomaly to the right was approximately 16.57 nm in length and 0.15 nm in width. Both portions of the anomaly were dark although the portion to the left exhibited possible thicker oil. They had a large contrast against its homogeneous surroundings. Winds near the time of the image were coming from the SW between 10-15 kts. 



UNCERTAINTIES: The point source of the anomaly was unknown. The full extent was also unknown due to clouds in the vicinity. Finally, the anomaly tested negative for possible vegetation. 

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

ERMA: https://erma.noaa.gov/atlantic/erma.html#/layers=1+46941&x=-78.97793949999999&y=31.5232845&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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