REPORT DATE: 08-10-2024
REPORT TIME: 0045 UTC
REGION: GULF OF MEXICO
SUB REGION: N/A
AREA/BLOCK: MISSISSIPPI CANYON 20
IMAGE DATE: 08-09-2024
IMAGE TIME: 1629 UTC
DATA SOURCE: SENTINEL2A 
MODE: Multispectral  
RESOLUTION: 10 meter
LOCATION: 28°56'16" N/88°58'14" W
AREA: 0.72 square kilometers
CONFIDENCE: High
REPORT MAP/GIS FILES: https://www.ospo.noaa.gov/products/ocean/marinepollution/
REMARKS: Possible oil was observed in satellite imagery. This anomaly is unconfirmed as oil. The possible oil appeared to originate from the location of the MC20 Destroyed Taylor platform, a known repeat leak source. It emanated westward, then curving south and southwestward. for a total length of 4.4 nmi and a width of up to 0.1 nmi. The anomaly had a distinct, dark appearance against its background, and exhibited sharp, well-defined edges. Winds around the time of the image were from the north at 5-10 ks.

UNCERTAINTIES: Given the distinct appearance of the anomaly and known repeat leak nature of the suspected source, there are no uncertainties.

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ERMA: https://erma.noaa.gov/gulfofmexico/erma.html#/layers=1+54230&x=-88.9879445&y=28.91963&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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