Controlled Burns During the Deepwater Horizon Response [Image 2 of 7]

SOUTHCOM, UNITED STATES

05.19.2010

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area

Clouds of smoke billow up from controlled burns taking place in the Gulf of Mexico May 19. The controlled burns were set to reduce the amount of oil in the water following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. (Coast Guard photo/Chief Petty Officer John Kepsimelis, U.S. Coast Guard)

• Date Taken: 05.19.2010
• Date Posted: 05.21.2010 20:33
• Photo ID: 281335
• VIRIN: 100519-G-5380K-036
• Resolution: 3252x2432
• Size: 1.45 MB
• Location: SOUTHCOM, US