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Elsevier, Marine Pollution Bulletin, 1(85), p. 67-77

DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.06.020

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

Journal article published in 2014 by P. Otero, M. Ruiz Villarreal ORCID, S. Allen Perkins, B. Vila, J. M. Cabanas
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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.