Natural Seep Suspected in Southern California Oil Sheen
Preliminary tests suggest the oil sheen off Huntington Beach was caused by natural seepage, not an oil spill.
- An oil sheen was detected off Huntington Beach, sparking concerns of a spill.
- Preliminary tests indicate the sheen likely originated from natural seepage.
- About 85 gallons of oil and 1,050 pounds of oily waste were recovered.
- The exact source of the seepage remains undetermined.
- Beaches remained open as the sheen and tar balls were cleaned up.
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