Model prediction 



Argo Merchant 



-40°N 



Observed slick 



70° W 

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68° W 

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Figure 2-12. Predicted and observed location and shape of oil slick, 

 December 22. Model prediction shows oil released from 

 the Avgo Merchant from 1000, December 17, through 1000, 

 December 22. Wind input is from Nantucket Light Ship. 



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