The oil leak growing off the coast of Louisiana could be set to make landfall soon, and may be destined to hit another coast line soon thereafter.
Worries are growing that after failed attempts to stem the flow of oil from the leak, it may grow and flow along the current towards the coast of Florida.
See what could happen in the next 72 hours here, and follow updates at the Florida EPA.
Here’s how to understand the EPA’s maps.
Source: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
After 24 hours…
Source: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
After 48 hours…
Source: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Moving closer to Florida, after 72 hours…
Source: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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