REPORT DATE: 03-07-2024
REPORT TIME: 0558 UTC
REGION: PACIFIC
SUB REGION: MARIANA ISLANDS
AREA/BLOCK: N/A
IMAGE DATE: 03-07-2024
IMAGE TIME: 0052 UTC
DATA SOURCE: SENTINEL2A 
MODE: Multispectral  
RESOLUTION: 10 meter
LOCATION: 17°37'34" N/146°13'49" E
AREA: 0.34 square kilometers
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REPORT MAP/GIS FILES: https://www.ospo.noaa.gov/Products/ocean/marinepollution/
Possible oil was observed in satellite imagery. This anomaly is unconfirmed as oil. The area of oil measured approximately 1.62nm in length and up to 0.8nm in width. The area appeared darker than its surroundings in satellite imagery and had a well-defined edge. The area also exhibited some feathering features along the southeastern side. Winds were approximately 5kts from the West at the time of the imagery. Due to these factors, our confidence level is Medium.

UNCERTAINTIES: None


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