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Snapshots from the periods May 8, 2010–May 17, 2010 (Upper) and June 10, 2011–June 19, 2011 (Lower), showing observed oil distribution on the surface of the northern Gulf of Mexico. The black curve in each panel indicates the silhouette of the oil slick on the last day shown. The box in the inserted map in the Upper panel shows the specific area under study. The triangle in each map indicates the DWH oil spill site.
