This short video reveals a space-based view of the burning oil rig, the spill, and the location through April 1, 2011. The MODIS instrument, on board NASA's Terra and Aqua satellites, captured images of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The spill began on April 20, 2010 with the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig. The oil slick appears grayish-beige in the images and changes due to changing weather, ocean currents, and the use of oil dispersing chemicals.
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NASA ID
GSFC_20100527_Terra_m10562_OilSpill
Date Created
May 27, 2010
Center
GSFC
Media Type
video
Location
Goddard Space Flight Center
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