Coastal exposure to oil spill impacts from the Finisterre Traffic Separation Scheme.

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Abstract
This study analyzes the coastal exposure to potential oil spills coming from the various corridors that constitute the Finisterre Traffic Separation Scheme (NW Iberia). A Lagrangian model was executed with results from a realistic configuration of an ocean model during 2012, validated here against High-Frequency (HF) radar-derived surface currents. Virtual particles were released each hour and followed during the next 4 days. A series of maps summarize which regions would be impacted and when. We have learnt, for example, that Cape Finisterre is the most affected area under a wide range of scenarios and that a sensitive area such as the National Park of the Atlantic Islands would require protective actions in less than 24 h if oil spills from the south eventually occurred. A complete analysis by corridor and during specific wind events is available through a web tool, which could be useful for decision makers in case of contingency.
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Authors Otero, P;Ruiz-Villarreal, M;Allen-Perkins, S;Vila, B;Cabanas, J M;
Journal Marine pollution bulletin
Year 2014
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10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.06.020
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oil spill portugal roms galicia hf radar traffic separation scheme

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