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Greenhill Marsh, LA


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The Greenhill well on fire after the blowout. (NOAA/Jeansonne, 10/4/92) Rainbow sheen and booming attempts along the broken East Timablier Island. (The island was heavily impacted by Hurricane Andrew earlier in 1992.) (NOAA/Jeansonne, 10/4/92) Rainbow sheen and black streamer of oil escaping from the burning well adhere to the marsh surfaces of East Timbalier Island. (NOAA/Jeannsonne, 10/4/92) A close up of oiling on East Timbalier Island. (NOAA/Jeansonne, 10/4/92) The high tides leave oil stranded in the interior portions of the marsh on East Timbalier Island (NOAA/Newell, 10/11/92) Oiling of marsh grass on Brush Island (NOAA/Newell, 10/13/92) NOAA oil sampling equipment along side oiled raccoon tracks on East Timbalier Island. Oil samples are taken to verify the source of the oil. (NOAA/Jeansonne, 10/4/92) During a cooperative field evaluation, a NOAA contractor examines oiled marsh grass and mangroves. The evaluation of oil coverage plays a key role in determining the scale of the restoration project. (NOAA/Jeansonne, 10/4/92)


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