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 |