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Whats In The Photo:Detail from a Radarsat-1 satellite radar image acquired on September 2, 2005, that shows oil slicks in the Gulf of Mexico following Hurricane Katrina. Slicks appear to emanate from three platforms in the area shown here. Radar satellite images taken of the same area on 9/9 and again on 9/12 also show apparent leaks from these facilities. We interpret these slicks to be very thin (possibly monomolecular), not representing large volumes of oil but revealing persistent leakage from these facilities. -- 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. Oil slicks are dark patches; oil platforms are visible as bright dots. Original TIFF file is 200dpi @ 10"x7.5".
Caption:Platforms Apparently Damaged - 9/2/2005
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Photographer Name:John Amos
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