REPORT DATE: 01-25-2021
REPORT TIME: 2315 UTC
REGION: ATLANTIC
SUB REGION: MID ATLANTIC U.S.
AREA/BLOCK: North Atlantic  7004
IMAGE DATE: 01-25-2021
IMAGE TIME: 1521 UTC
DATA SOURCE: LANDSAT8
MODE: Multispectral  
RESOLUTION: 30 meter
LOCATION: 40°06'02" N/69°55'03" W
AREA: 0.12 square kilometers
CONFIDENCE: High
REMARKS: Possible oil was observed in satellite imagery. This anomaly is unconfirmed as oil. The anomaly appeared to emanate from a repeat leak source, had sharp edges and looked out of place against its surroundings.  The anomaly measured approximately 0.1 nmi wide and approximately 1.3 nmi long.  Winds in the area were from the northwest at approximately 17.5 kts.

UNCERTAINTIES:  None.

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