REPORT DATE: 02-24-2020
REPORT TIME: 0930 UTC
REGION: GULF OF MEXICO
SUB REGION: N/A
AREA/BLOCK: MISSISSIPPI CANYON    20
IMAGE DATE: 02-24-2020
IMAGE TIME: 0001 UTC
DATA SOURCE: SENTINEL1A 
MODE: Interferometric Wide (IW) VV
RESOLUTION: 20 meter
LOCATION: 28°56'16" N/88°58'14" W
AREA: 17.18 square kilometers
CONFIDENCE: Medium-High
REMARKS: Possible oil was observed in satellite imagery. This anomaly is unconfirmed as oil. The anomaly extended 31 NM in length and was about 1 NM wide at its widest point, was jagged in appearance, had very good contrast with its background and appeared to be associated with the repeat leak source Destroyed Taylor Platform.  However, the anomaly did not align well with winds out of the ESE at 5-10 KT at the time of the image. Given the above factors, we have Medium-High confidence in this assessment.

UNCERTAINTIES: Due to lighter winds in the area, the full extent of the anomaly could not be determined. Additionally, biogenic matter caught up in converging currents could be the cause of the anomaly.

ANALYST: LEE
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For further information on oil spill response and assessment go to: https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/oil-and-chemical-spills/oil-spills

ERMA: https://erma.noaa.gov/gulfofmexico/erma.html#/layers=1+44160&x=-89.02807085435535&y=28.777349485633884&z=11&panel=layer
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