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Sandy hook, nj

Mystery Sheen; Sandy Hook, Nj · NOAAORR-8860

issued: 2014-12-11 00:00Z
status: cancelled 2014-12-25 00:00Z
self-cancels: 2014-12-25 00:00Z
authority: NOAA OR&R
sea: North Atlantic Ocean
position: 40.453, -74.038
source: incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Mystery Sheen; Sandy Hook, NJ.
Sandy Hook, NJ.
1. On December 11, 2014, the USCG was notified through the NRC of a sheen in the proximity of Naval Weapons Station Earle, Leonardo, NJ. The USCG Sector NY dispatched a patrol boat to the scene and Pollution Response team to investigate. Investigation is underway to determine the source. NOAA has been asked to provide hindcast and trajectory model for the slick.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: DIESEL FUEL. TAGS: MYSTERY SUBSTANCE.
3. POSITION 40.453N 074.038W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 8860: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/8860

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