REPORT DATE: 01-07-2022
REPORT TIME: 1425 UTC
REGION: GULF OF MEXICO
SUB REGION: N/A
AREA/BLOCK: MISSISSIPPI CANYON    20
IMAGE DATE: 01-07-2022
IMAGE TIME: 1149 UTC
DATA SOURCE: RADARSAT2 
MODE: ScanSAR Narrow VV
RESOLUTION: 50 meter
LOCATION: 28°56'16" N/88°58'14" W
AREA: 0.93 square kilometers
CONFIDENCE: Medium-High
REMARKS: Possible oil was observed in satellite imagery. This anomaly is unconfirmed as oil. The anomaly extended about 1.3 NM long by around 0.5 NM wide at its widest point and coincided with a known repeat leak source. Moreoever, the anomaly aligned well with winds out of the ENE at 15 KT but had very faint contrast with its background. Considering the above factors, we have MED-HIGH confidence in this assessment.

UNCERTAINTIES: Given the faint contrast with its background and the lack of distinct characteristics such as feathering and/or unnatural turns, it is possible that the anomaly may be associated with a feature other than oil.

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