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Cook Inlet gas pipeline leak; Nikiski, Alaska

Nikiski, Alaska | 2014-Jun-03

Initial Notification: On June 3, 2014, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC of a leaking underwater natural gas supply line near Nikiski, AK. The USCG requested scientific support to help establish a safety zone while the leak is repaired.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Chemical
Tags:Pipeline
Products of concern:methane
Total amount at risk of spill: 6800 cubic meters
Latitude (approximate): 60° 47.10′ North
Longitude (approximate): 151° 27.46′ West