REPORT DATE: 05-26-2019
REPORT TIME: 2210 UTC
REGION: GULF OF MEXICO
SUB REGION: N/A
AREA/BLOCK: MISSISSIPPI CANYON    20
IMAGE DATE: 05-26-2019
IMAGE TIME: 1616 UTC
DATA SOURCE: LANDSAT7
MODE: Multispectral  
RESOLUTION: 30 meter
LOCATION: 28°56'16" N/88°58'14" W
AREA: 3.63 square kilometers (Updated 05/26/2020)
CONFIDENCE: High
REMARKS: 
Possible oil was observed in satellite imagery. This anomaly is unconfirmed as oil and appears black against the ocean background. This anomaly measures 8.28NM long with a maximum width of 0.30NM wide at its widest part and the anomaly appears to emanate from the destroyed Taylor platform. Winds during the time of this anomaly are out of the east and align well with the orientation of this anomaly. 

UNCERTAINTIES:
Uncertainties are minimal given the history of Taylor as a repeat leak source. 

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

ERMA: https://erma.noaa.gov/gulfofmexico/erma.html#/layers=1+46944&x=-89.032489&y=28.9048905&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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