Simmonds Hill Tar Leak; Utqiagvik, AK
Utqiagvik, AK | 2021-Jun-22
Initial Notification: On 22-Jun-2021, Sector Anchorage reported receiving photos of abandoned tanks leaking a tar-like substance. The tanks appear to be eroding from a man-made beach berm structure on the Beaufort Sea coast. USCG is requesting information regarding potential impacts from the release.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Products of concern: | tar |
Total amount at risk of spill: | unk gallons |
Latitude (approximate): | 71° 17.87′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 156° 46.63′ West |