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Whats In The Photo:Aerial survey photos acquired by NOAA on August 31, 2005, showing oil slicks in the Gulf of Mexico following Hurricane Katrina. Note slick emanating from platform at bottom of photo on left. Approximately 2,144 platforms and 15,366 miles of seafloor pipeline experienced hurricane-force winds; an additional 2600 platforms and 12,470 miles of seafloor pipeline were exposed to tropical storm-force winds. Original TIFF file is 200dpi @ 10"x7.5".
Caption:Aerial Photographs of Oil Slicks, 8/31/2005
Add Comments:Please contact SkyTruth for more information and permission to use. NOAA air photo source http://ngs.woc.noaa.gov/katrina/090E29A_KATRINA.HTM
Photographer Name:John Amos
Organization Name:SkyTruth
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Image by SkyTruth, copyright 2005 -- All rights reserved.