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M/V Northern Wind
Sequam Island, Aleutian Island chain, Alaska| Subject | Behavior of Oil |
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| Posting Date | 1995-Jul-24 |
Aerial observations by the USCG after the fuel release indicated a maximum slick of 3 miles by 3 miles rapidly dissipating and breaking up due to wind and wave action. Pilots further reported that roughly four miles of beach was lightly affected by the oil. A beach survey conducted by the vessel owner four days after the release indicated no shoreline effects or accumulations.
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