The northwestern tip of the oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico almost touches the Mississippi Delta in this image from April 29, 2010.
Image of the Day Water
Acquired June 25, 2010, this natural-color image shows the oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico.
Water Human Presence
Image of the Day Land Water
Acquired May 24, 2010, this natural-color image shows the lingering oil slick off the Mississippi Delta. A small smoke plume along the edge of the slick suggests a controlled burn.
Acquired June 10,2010, this false-color image shows parts of the oil slick from the Deepwater Horizon rig nearing the Mississippi Delta.
Water
Acquired May 17, 2010, this natural-color image shows the oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico extending a long arm toward the southeast.
Image of the Day Water Human Presence
Acquired June 10, 2010, this natural-color image shows the Gulf of Mexico oil slick off the Mississippi Delta.