Gotland Island (Sweden), May 2005 - A 97-kilometer (60-mile) oil slick was observed off Sweden's south-eastern coast near the Baltic Sea island of Gotland. The approximately 25 tonnes of oil were however not expected to cause any major environmental damage as low winds and currents were predicted for the next two days.
It is not yet known where the oil came from. The slick, located between the islands of Gotland and Öland, was discovered during a routine flight over the area.
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Gotland Island (Sweden) |
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This Envisat image (Image Mode) was acquired on 08 May 2005 which shows the west area of Gotland Island before the oil spill. |
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Envisat satellite image - before oil spill |
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This Envisat image (Wide Swath) was acquired on 09 May 2005 which shows the affected area of west Gotland Island after the oil spill. |
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Envisat satellite image - after oil spill |
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This Envisat image (Wide Swath) was acquired on 12 May 2005 which shows the affected area of west Gotland Island three days after the oil spill. |
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Envisat satellite image - 3 days after oil spill |
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Gotland Island (Sweden), May 2005
