Methane plume detected in Argentina
On 31 Aug 2023, the PRISMA - ASI satellite saw methane escaping at about 12,412 kg/h from a waste site or landfill.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 298 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 31 Aug 2023 · 14:00 UTC
- Satellite
- PRISMA - ASI
- Sector
- Waste / landfill
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the NE · 2.2 m/s
- Coordinates
- -34.52976, -58.62824
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
18c94b6a-ce24-4421-b4ed-0c8af4a5e888
Likely operator
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Emitting site
ARG_S_025 · Landfill
17 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 18c94b6a-ce24-4421-b4ed-0c8af4a5e888, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/18c94b6a-ce24-4421-b4ed-0c8af4a5e888), accessed 4 Oct 2026.