REPORT DATE: 07-28-2019
REPORT TIME: 0200 UTC
REGION: GULF OF MEXICO
SUB REGION: N/A
AREA/BLOCK: MISSISSIPPI CANYON    20
IMAGE DATE: 07-27-2019
IMAGE TIME: 1629 UTC
DATA SOURCE: SENTINEL2A 
MODE: Multispectral  
RESOLUTION: 10 meter
LOCATION: 28°56'16" N/88°58'14" W
AREA: 0.04 square kilometers (Updated 05/26/2020)
CONFIDENCE: High
REMARKS: Possible oil was observed in satellite imagery. This anomaly is unconfirmed as oil. The anomaly appeared to be emanating from the destroyed Taylor Energy platform. It extended approximately 0.61 nmi to the northeast from the site and measured 0.03 nmi at its greatest width. The anomaly stood out well against the background. It appeared dark and had silver/white shimmer to part of the anomaly. Winds at the time of image were from the ESE at 10 knots. Confidence was determined to be high given the association with a repeat leak source and visible chromatic characteristics.

UNCERTAINTIES:
The anomaly extended under cloud cover, potentially obscuring the full extent of the anomaly. The wind direction was not well-aligned with the anomaly. Despite these factors, the repeat leak nature of the suspected source allowed for high confidence that this was oil.

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

ERMA: https://erma.noaa.gov/gulfofmexico/erma.html#/layers=1+47019&x=-88.96549350000001&y=28.938679&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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