Authorities are expected to investigate the unclear causes of oil sheen on the Southern California coast. When they checked the area, no more recoverable sheen was found.
The US Coast Guard immediately went to the scene of a possible two-mile oil sheen off the Southern California coast. Immediately, personnel helped to clean the leak. Reports reveal that the spill could be due to natural seepage.
Containment and cleaning are crucial to prevent potential damage to wildlife and oceans. NOAA explains that oil spills pose a significant threat to birds and mammals, impacting the animals' insulating ability to fight colder temperatures. For instance, small turtles and dolphins can become trapped due to oil, affecting their health.
No More Recoverable Sheen
Huntington Beach, California (Photo : by Mario Tama/Getty Images). An investigation is expected due to a leak of oil sheen on the Southern California coast. The report reveleas that the spill is likely natural causes. Oil spills have serious impacts on wildlife, oceans and economy. As a result, crews responded to help with the cleaning and containment of leak.
In a recent report, the affected water in Southern California did not show any signs of recoverable oil after personnel visited the area. Immediately, emergency crews helped with the three birds that suffered from oil.
In addition, no public health concerns were reported. Reports revealed that no leak report occurred. Investigations are expected about the recent oil leak in the Southern California coast.
Oil spills are possible near beaches. Americans should avoid direct contact with oil spills to avoid health risks. When people become exposed to spills, it is important to immediately clean their hands with soap and water.
Meanwhile, oil spills are highly combustible. People should not smoke or cause any ignition to prevent more accidents. Reporting to authorities is the best action to immediately contain a spillage.
California Drought: How Rain and Snow Helped Recover the Previously Dry Region
In an NWN report, researchers explain that rain and snow helped California to finally recover from moderate to extreme drought. Recently, the region suffered from a lack of rain and intensifying climate change effects, making drought severe.
Prolonged or extreme drought has environmental, ecological, and economic losses. Food and water problems can occur due to low water levels in California.
However, the wetter conditions, flooding rainfall, and heavy snow eased the alarming drought concerns in California, potentially becoming drought-stree through 2025. The decline of drought offers a positive outlook to communities and animals, which struggle from low water.
The report says that El Nino and stormy conditions helped with the drought issues in California. However, homeowners should watch out for dangerous weather conditions due to heavy snow, winter storms, blizzards, and flooding rainfall.
Although the storm mitigates the drought, Americans are at risk of challenging weather conditions, including in the Pacific Northwest. Staying updated with forecasts is key to avoiding life-threatening commutes and immediate evacuations.