Gulf of Mexico - Damage to Oil and Gas Infrastructure From Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina Oil Slicks - September 2, 2005

John@skytruth.org — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:35:50 -0400

Radarsat-1 satellite image with detail insets showing oil slicks in Gulf of Mexico following passage of Hurricane Katrina. Image taken on September 2, 2005.

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Hurricane Katrina Oil Slicks - September 2, 2005

John@skytruth.org — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:21:50 -0400

Radarsat-1 satellite image showing oil slicks in Gulf of Mexico following passage of Hurricane Katrina. Image taken on September 2, 2005.

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skytruth_gp_kat_target8_200dpi.tif

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Satellite radar image map showing oil apparently leaking from multiple sources, in a cluster of offshore platforms, on September 1, 2005 following Hurricane Katrina. Approximate center of source area 29.421989N/89.500911W (NAD27). Oil slicks are dark patches; platforms are very bright spots. Large bright areas are land.

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Oil Slicks in the Gulf of Mexico - Target 8

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Satellite radar image map showing apparent oil slicks surrounding an unknown source (platform?) in state waters on September 2, 2005, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Oil slicks are dark patches; land areas are bright patches; vessels and platforms are very bright spots. Seafloor pipelines shown in green, platform locations in orange.

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Oil Slicks in the Gulf of Mexico - Area 3, September 2

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skytruth_noaa_airphoto_31aug05_leaking_platform_12x9_200dpi.tif

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NOAA aerial survey photograph showing an oil slick emanating from an offshore platform in the Gulf of Mexico that was damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Survey was flown on August 30 and 31, 2005.

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Leaking Oil Platform, August 30-31

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skytruth_area1_sep12_200dpi.jpg

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Satellite radar image map showing slick in proximity to platform on September 12, 2005, indicating that oil may be continuing to leak from that facility. Oil slicks are dark patches; vessels and platforms are very bright spots. Seafloor pipelines shown in green, platform locations in orange.

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Oil Slicks in the Gulf of Mexico - Area 1, September 12

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skytruth_gp_kat_target5_200dpi.tif

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Satellite radar image map showing large apparent oil slick on September 2, 2005 in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Possible sources are three major platform/pipeline hubs located at 28.663428N/89.551131W (left), 28.664908N/89.408069W (middle) and 28.682556N/89.387075W (right)(NAD27). Oil slicks are dark patches; platforms are very bright spots. Seafloor pipelines shown in green.

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Oil Slicks in the Gulf of Mexico - Target 5

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skytruth_gp_kat_target12_200dpi.tif

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Satellite radar image map showing complex pattern of oil slicks on September 1, 2005 following Hurricane Katrina. Multiple sources are possible. Oil slicks are dark patches; platforms are very bright spots. Seafloor pipeline (lower left) shown in green.

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Oil Slicks in the Gulf of Mexico - Target 12

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skytruth_area5_sep12_200dpi.jpg

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Satellite radar image map showing long, thin slick (dark streak) on September 12, 2005, in proximity to platform that was apparently leaking on Sep. 2. Numerous oceangoing tankers and/or cargo vessels (elongated bright spots aligned below and parallel to the slick) raise the possibility that this slick is from a passing ship, rather than the platform. Oil slicks are dark patches; vessels and platforms are very bright spots. Seafloor pipelines shown in green, platform locations in orange.

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Oil Slicks in the Gulf of Mexico - Area 5, September 12

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skytruth_gp_kat_target9_200dpi.tif

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Satellite radar image map showing oil apparently leaking from multiple sources on September 1, 2005 following Hurricane Katrina. Leaking platform (top) located at 29.564694N/89.337650W; possible leak from small cluster of platforms (middle) at 29.529311N/89.411956W; and approximate center of source area in a large cluster that includes several leaking platforms (bottom) is 29.455789N/89.400861W (NAD27). Oil slicks are dark patches; platforms are very bright spots. Seafloor pipelines shown in green.

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Oil Slicks in the Gulf of Mexico - Target 9

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skytruth_area4_sep2_200dpi.jpg

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Satellite radar image map showing extensive oil slick apparently emanating from a platform on September 2, 2005, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Oil slicks are dark patches; vessels and platforms are very bright spots. The band of bright, vertical wavy lines is a packet of internal waves, an interesting oceanographic feature. Seafloor pipelines shown in green, platform locations in orange.

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Oil Slicks in the Gulf of Mexico - Area 4, September 2

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skytruth_katrina_image_index_sep12_200dpi.tif

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Location map showing coverage provided by Radarsat-1 satellite radar image acquired on September 12, 2005. This image indicates the extensive slicks that occurred throughout much of this area following Hurricane Katrina (seen on September 1 and 2 images) have mostly dissipated. A few lingering slicks remain, suggesting ongoing leakage from some damaged platforms and/or pipelines (see detailed area maps). Seafloor oil and gas pipelines shown in green. Corridor impacted by hurricane-force winds on August 28 is bounded by pink lines. Approximately 2,144 platforms and 15,366 miles of seafloor pipeline lie within the zone of 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".

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Hurricane Katrina Track, Oil and Gas Pipelines, and 9/12/2005 Satellite Image

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skytruth_katrina_rsat_sep12_full_200dpi.tif

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Radarsat-1 satellite radar image acquired on September 12, 2005. This image indicates the extensive slicks that occurred throughout much of this area following Hurricane Katrina (seen on September 1 and 2 images) have mostly dissipated. A few lingering slicks remain, suggesting ongoing leakage from some damaged platforms and/or pipelines (see detailed area maps). Seafloor oil and gas pipelines shown in green. Entire image lies within corridor impacted by hurricane-force winds on August 28. Approximately 2,144 platforms and 15,366 miles of seafloor pipeline lie within the zone of 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".

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Oil and Gas Pipelines and Satellite Image of Remaining Oil Slicks, 9/12/2005

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skytruth_katrina_rsat_sep02_full_200dpi.tif

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Radarsat-1 satellite radar image acquired on September 2, 2005, that shows extensive oil slicks in the Gulf of Mexico following Hurricane Katrina. 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. Land areas are also very bright. Seafloor oil and gas pipelines overlain in green. Original TIFF file is 200dpi @ 10"x7.5".

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Oil and Gas Pipelines and Satellite Image of Oil Slicks, 9/2/2005

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skytruth_gp_kat_target7_200dpi.tif

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Satellite radar image map showing oil apparently leaking from an offshore platform/pipeline hub on September 1, 2005, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Platform is located at 29.045986N/88.966047W (NAD27). Oil slicks are dark patches; platforms are very bright spots. Bright patch in upper right is land. Seafloor pipelines shown in green.

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Oil Slicks in the Gulf of Mexico - Target 7

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skytruth_katrina_platform_leaks_montage_200dpi.tif

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Radarsat-1 satellite radar image acquired on September 2, 2005, that shows extensive oil slicks (dark patches) in the Gulf of Mexico following Hurricane Katrina. 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. Insets show slicks apparently emanating from platforms shown by orange squares (platform locations and ID numbers from U.S. Minerals Management Service data). Original TIFF file is 200dpi @ 10"x7.5".

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Detail - Leaking Platforms, 9/2/2005

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skytruth_gp_kat_target1_200dpi.tif

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Satellite radar image map showing oil apparently leaking from an offshore platform near Grand Isle on September 2, 2005, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Platform is located at 29.106761N/90.128772W (NAD27). Oil slicks are dark patches; land areas and platforms are very bright. Seafloor pipelines shown in green.

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Oil Slicks in the Gulf of Mexico - Target 1

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skytruth_gp_target_index_200dpi.tif

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Index showing the locations of detailed target area map sheets. These targets were selected to illustrate a sampling of possible sources for the oil slicks seen on these images, and do not represent a comprehensive analysis of possible leak sources. Radarsat-1 satellite radar images taken on 9/1/2005 and 9/2/2005.

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Index to Target Area Maps

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skytruth_gp_kat_target10_200dpi.tif

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Satellite radar image map showing oil apparently leaking from multiple sources on September 1, 2005 following Hurricane Katrina. Leaking platform (top) located at 29.676661N/89.485019W; leaking platform (middle) located at 29.642992N/89.566922W; leaks from several platforms in a large cluster (bottom left) centered at 29.586128N/89.537083W; and leaks from several platforms in a smaller cluster (bottom right) at 29.570183N/89.511428W (NAD27). Oil slicks are dark patches; platforms are very bright spots; land is large bright patches.

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Oil Slicks in the Gulf of Mexico - Target 10

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skytruth_katrina_rsat_sep02_montage_200dpi.tif

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Radarsat-1 satellite radar image acquired on September 2, 2005, that shows extensive oil slicks in the Gulf of Mexico following Hurricane Katrina. 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. Insets show detail of oil and gas platforms (bright dots) and oil slicks (dark patches). Land areas also appear very bright. Original TIFF file is 200dpi @ 10"x7.5".

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Satellite Image of Oil Slicks With Detail, 9/2/2005

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