REPORT DATE: 12-27-2019
REPORT TIME: 1445 UTC
REGION: ATLANTIC
SUB REGION: MID ATLANTIC U.S.
AREA/BLOCK: North Atlantic  7004
IMAGE DATE: 12-27-2019
IMAGE TIME: 1048 UTC
DATA SOURCE: RADARSAT2 
MODE: ScanSAR Narrow VV
RESOLUTION: 50 meter
LOCATION: 40°06'02" N/69°55'03" W
AREA: 2.50 square kilometers (Updated 05/26/2020)
CONFIDENCE: High
REMARKS: Possible oil was observed in satellite imagery. This anomaly is unconfirmed as oil. The anomaly extended approximately 4.86 nmi to the west from the site of Wreck 1487, a known repeat oil leak source, and was up to 0.39 nmi in width. It appeared dark and had moderate contrast to its homogeneous surroundings. Winds at the time of image were from southeast at 10 knots, aligning well with the orientation of the anomaly. Confidence was determined to be high given the association with a repeat leak source.

UNCERTAINTIES:
The exact boundary of the anomaly might not be accurate since the contrast is moderate.

ANALYST: LING
Maps and shapefiles can be accessed at: www.ospo.noaa.gov/Products/ocean/marinepollution/

ERMA: https://erma.noaa.gov/atlantic/erma.html#/layers=1+47110&x=-69.95823&y=40.1069325&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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