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Mystery Tarballs

Ritidian Pt., Guam    2008-Apr-15

USCG Sector Guam contacted NOAA Emergency Response Division on 15Apr2008 to produce a hindcast for tarballs found on the north tip of the island the previous morning. Tarballs found along 1 mile of beach at 013deg 39.25'N, 144deg 51.8'E.


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Incident Details

Spill, potential spill, or other: Oil Spill
Products of concern: Tarballs

Latitude (approximate): 13° 39.25' North
Longitude (approximate): 144° 51.78' East

Counter measures:
On-Water Recovery: Not applicable
Dispersants: Not applicable
In-Situ Burn: Not applicable