Close Up of Buried Oil at South End of Treasure Island, Florida

Creator

Richard A. Davis

Files

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Creation Date

August 1993

Abstract

Oil pollution in or near coastal areas of Pinellas County, Florida. A collision between two barges and a freighter in 1993 caused oil to spill into Tampa Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, and local waterways.

Alt Text

A yellow and black striped measurement tool lies on a sandy surface next to a wooden shovel with a metal handle. There is a small groove dug into the sand revealing a dark liquid. The sand shows tracks and disturbances around the objects.

Keywords

Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Sand, Rulers (Instruments)

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

Pinellas County (Fla.); Treasure Island (Fla.); Gulf of Mexico

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00103

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Close Up of Buried Oil at South End of Treasure Island, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 17.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/17